ISBN: 9780226098739

In eight elegant chapters Caws reflects on translations that took her by surprise. These translations, Caws avers, can energize and enliven the voice of the original. by Mary Ann Caws. Ma… Mehr…

In eight elegant chapters Caws reflects on translations that took her by surprise. These translations, Caws avers, can energize and enliven the voice of the original. by Mary Ann Caws. Mary Ann Caws is Distinguished Professor of English, French, and Comparative Literature at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and the author or editor of many books, including Surrealist Love Poems, also published by the University of Chicago Press. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Surprised in Translation by Mary Ann Caws For Mary Ann Caws2;noted translator of surrealist poetry2;the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translations take are an endless source of fascination and instruction. &quot;Surprised in Translation&quot; is a celebration of the occasional and fruitful peculiarity that results from some of the most flavorful translations of well-known authors. These translations, Caws avers, can energize and enliven the voice of the original.In eight elegant chapters Caws reflects on translations that took her by surprise. Caws shows that the elimination of certain passages from the original2;in the case of Stephane Mallarme translating Tennyson, Ezra Pound interpreting the troubadours, or Virginia Woolf rendered into French by Clara Malraux, Charles Mauron, and Marguerite Yourcenar2;often produces a greater and more coherent art. Alternatively, some translations2;such as Yves Bonnefoy7;s translations of Shakespeare, Keats, and Yeats into French2;require more lines in order to fully capture the many facets of the original. On other occasions, Caws argues, a swerve in meaning2;as in Beckett translating himself into French or English2;can produce a new text, just as true as the original.Imbued with Caws7;s personal observations on the relationship between translators and the authors they translate, &quot;Surprised in Translation&quot; will interest a wide range of readers, including students of translation, professional literary translators, and scholars of modern and comparative literature. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description For Mary Ann Caws—noted translator of surrealist poetry—the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translations take are an endless source of fascination and instruction. Surprised in Translation is a celebration of the occasional and fruitful peculiarity that results from some of the most flavorful translations of well-known authors. These translations, Caws avers, can energize and enliven the voice of the original. In eight elegant chapters Caws reflects on translations that took her by surprise. Caws shows that the elimination of certain passages from the original—in the case of Stéphane Mallarmé translating Tennyson, Ezra Pound interpreting the troubadours, or Virginia Woolf rendered into French by Clara Malraux, Charles Mauron, and Marguerite Yourcenar—often produces a greater and more coherent art. Alternatively, some translations—such as Yves Bonnefoy's translations of Shakespeare, Keats, and Yeats into French—require more lines in order to fully capture the many facets of the original. On other occasions, Caws argues, a swerve in meaning—as in Beckett translating himself into French or English—can produce a new text, just as true as the original. Imbued with Caws's personal observations on the relationship between translators and the authors they translate, Surprised in Translation will interest a wide range of readers, including students of translation, professional literary translators, and scholars of modern and comparative literature. Author Biography Mary Ann Caws is Distinguished Professor of English, French, and Comparative Literature at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and the author or editor of many books, including Surrealist Love Poems, also published by the University of Chicago Press. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface: A Note on Surprise Acknowledgments I The Salmon and Some Parrots II Translating Together III Greeting, Slippage, and Shaping IV Mallarm Review "[Students of literature] will emerge from the study with the conviction that the act of translation is more subtle than they imagined. . . . In other words, Surprised in Translation is of interest to an audience much broader than translators alone."--Chelsea Ray "South Central Review" Review Quote "The reader closes the book happy in the knowledge that this elegant, well-researched, and even poetic book is written with love and attention by a talented translator and translation critic."Dinda L. Gorlee,Symploke Details ISBN0226098737 Author Mary Ann Caws Short Title SURPRISED IN TRANSLATION Language English ISBN-10 0226098737 ISBN-13 9780226098739 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Residence NY, US Birth 1933 Affiliation the City University of New York DOI 10.1604/9780226098739 AU Release Date 2006-09-01 NZ Release Date 2006-09-01 US Release Date 2006-09-01 UK Release Date 2006-09-01 Pages 128 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 2006-09-01 DEWEY 428.0241 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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ISBN: 9780226098739

For Mary Ann Caws—noted translator of surrealist poetry—the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translatio… Mehr…

For Mary Ann Caws—noted translator of surrealist poetry—the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translations take are an endless source of fascination and instruction. Surprised in Translation is a celebration of the occasional and fruitful peculiarity that results from some of the most flavorful translations of well-known authors. These translations, Caws avers, can energize and enliven the voice of the original. In eight elegant chapters Caws reflects on translations that took her by surprise. Caws shows that the elimination of certain passages from the original—in the case of Stéphane Mallarmé translating Tennyson, Ezra Pound interpreting the troubadours, or Virginia Woolf rendered into French by Clara Malraux, Charles Mauron, and Marguerite Yourcenar—often produces a greater and more coherent art. Alternatively, some translations—such as Yves Bonnefoy’s translations of Shakespeare, Keats, and Yeats into French—require more lines in order to fully capture the many facets of the original. On other occasions, Caws argues, a swerve in meaning—as in Beckett translating himself into French or English—can produce a new text, just as true as the original. Imbued with Caws’s personal observations on the relationship between translators and the authors they translate, Surprised in Translation will interest a wide range of readers, including students of translation, professional literary translators, and scholars of modern and comparative literature. New Textbooks>Hardcover>Classics>Lit Studies>Lit Theory & Criticism, University of Chicago Press Core >2 >T<

2006, ISBN: 9780226098739

Buch, Hardcover, For Mary Ann Caws?noted translator of surrealist poetry?the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that trans… Mehr…

Buch, Hardcover, For Mary Ann Caws?noted translator of surrealist poetry?the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translations take are an endless source of fascination and instruction. Surprised in Translation is a celebration of the occasional and fruitful peculiarity that results from some of the most flavorful translations of well-known authors. These translations, Caws avers, can energize and enliven the voice of the original. In eight elegant chapters Caws reflects on translations that took her by surprise. Caws shows that the elimination of certain passages from the original?in the case of Stéphane Mallarmé translating Tennyson, Ezra Pound interpreting the troubadours, or Virginia Woolf rendered into French by Clara Malraux, Charles Mauron, and Marguerite Yourcenar?often produces a greater and more coherent art. Alternatively, some translations?such as Yves Bonnefoy?s translations of Shakespeare, Keats, and Yeats into French?require more lines in order to fully capture the many facets of the original. On other occasions, Caws argues, a swerve in meaning?as in Beckett translating himself into French or English?can produce a new text, just as true as the original.  Imbued with Caws?s personal observations on the relationship between translators and the authors they translate, Surprised in Translation will interest a wide range of readers, including students of translation, professional literary translators, and scholars of modern and comparative literature. [PU: University of Chicago Press], Seiten: 128, University of Chicago Press, 2006<

ISBN: 9780226098739

New. For Mary Ann Caws--noted translator of surrealist poetry--the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translations t… Mehr…

New. For Mary Ann Caws--noted translator of surrealist poetry--the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translations take are an endless source of fascination and instruction. Surprised in Translation is a celebration of the occasional and fruitful peculiarity that results from some of the most flavorful translations of well-known authors. These translations, Caws avers, can energize and enliven the voice of the original. In eight elegant chapters Caws reflects on translations that took her by surprise. Caws shows that the elimination of certain passages from the original--in the case of St phane Mallarm translating Tennyson, Ezra Pound interpreting the troubadours, or Virginia Woolf rendered into French by Clara Malraux, Charles Mauron, and Marguerite Yourcenar--often produces a greater and more coherent art. Alternatively, some translations--such as Yves Bonnefoy's translations of Shakespeare, Keats, and Yeats into French--require more lines in order to fully capture the many facets of the original. On other occasions, Caws argues, a swerve in meaning--as in Beckett translating himself into French or English--can produce a new text, just as true as the original. Imbued with Caws's personal observations on the relationship between translators and the authors they translate, Surprised in Translation will interest a wide range of readers, including students of translation, professional literary translators, and scholars of modern and comparative literature., 6<