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Born Translated: The Contemporary Novel In An Age Of World Literature (Literature Now)
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As A Growing Number Of Contemporary Novelists Write For Publication In Multiple Languages, The Genre'S Form And Aims Are Shifting. Borntranslated Novels Include Passages That Appear To Be Written In Different Tongues, Narrators Who Speak To Foreign Audiences, And Other Visual And Formal Techniques That Treat Translation As A Medium Rather Than As An Afterthought. These Strategies Challenge The Global Dominance Of English, Complicate Native Readership, And Protect Creative Works Against Misinterpretation As They Circulate. They Have Also Given Rise To A New Form Of Writing That Confounds Traditional Models Of Literary History And Political Community.Born Translated Builds A Muchneeded Framework For Understanding Translation'S Effect On Fictional Works, As Well As Digital Art, Avantgarde Magazines, Literary Anthologies, And Visual Media. Artists And Novelists Discussed Include J. M. Coetzee, Junot Daz, Jonathan Safran Foer, Mohsin Hamid, Kazuo Ishiguro, Jamaica Kincaid, Ben Lerner, China Miville, David Mitchell, Walter Mosley, Caryl Phillips, Adam Thirlwell, Amy Waldman, And Younghae Chang Heavy Industries. The Book Understands That Contemporary Literature Begins At Once In Many Places, Engaging In A New Type Of Social Embeddedness And Political Solidarity. It Recasts Literary History As A Series Of Convergences And Departures And, By Elevating The Status Of Borntranslated Works, Redefines Common Conceptions Of Author, Reader, And Nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Born Translated'? A: 'Born Translated' explores how contemporary novels that are written for publication in multiple languages are changing the genre's form and aims, treating translation as a medium rather than an afterthought.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Born Translated'? A: The author of 'Born Translated' is Rebecca Walkowitz.
- Q: When was 'Born Translated' published? A: 'Born Translated' was published on August 8, 2017.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Born Translated' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Born Translated' have? A: 'Born Translated' contains 336 pages.
- Q: What kind of literary techniques are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses techniques such as the use of multiple languages, diverse narrators, and visual elements that highlight translation's role in contemporary literature.
- Q: What are 'born-translated' novels? A: 'Born-translated' novels are works that intentionally incorporate elements from multiple languages and cultures, reflecting a global literary landscape.
- Q: Does 'Born Translated' include discussions on digital art? A: Yes, 'Born Translated' builds a framework for understanding translation's impact not only on fictional works but also on digital art and other forms of media.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in contemporary literature? A: 'Born Translated' redefines concepts of authorship, readership, and national identity by emphasizing the interconnectedness of contemporary literature.
- Q: Who are some of the artists and novelists mentioned in the book? A: The book discusses various authors and artists including J. M. Coetzee, Junot Díaz, and Kazuo Ishiguro, among others.