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Sympathy for the Traitor: A Translation Manifesto (Mit Press),Used
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An engaging and unabashedly opinionated examination of what translation is and isn't.For some, translation is the poor cousin of literature, a necessary evil if not an outright travestysummed up by the old Italian play on words, traduttore, traditore (translator, traitor). For others, translation is the royal road to crosscultural understanding and literary enrichment. In this nuanced and provocative study, Mark Polizzotti attempts to reframe the debate along more fruitful lines. Eschewing both these easy polarities and the increasingly abstract discourse of translation theory, he brings the main questions into clearer focus: What is the ultimate goal of a translation? What does it mean to label a rendering faithful? (Faithful to what?) Is something inevitably lost in translation, and can something also be gained? Does translation matter, and if so, why? Unashamedly opinionated, both a manual and a manifesto, his book invites usto sympathize with the translator not as a traitor but as the author's creative partner.Polizzotti, himself a translator of authors from Patrick Modiano to Gustave Flaubert, explores what translation is and what it isn't, and how it does or doesn't work. Translation, he writes, skirts the boundaries between art and craft, originality and replication, altruism and commerce, genius and hack work. In Sympathy for the Traitor, he shows us how to read not only translations but also the act of translation itself, treating it not as a problem to be solved but as an achievement to be celebratedsomething, as Goethe put it, impossible, necessary, and important.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sympathy for the Traitor'? A: 'Sympathy for the Traitor' explores the complexities of translation, questioning what it means to be a translator and how translation affects literary works and cross-cultural understanding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mark Polizzotti, a noted translator and scholar with experience translating works from various prominent authors.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Sympathy for the Traitor'? A: 'Sympathy for the Traitor' was published on April 20, 2018.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Sympathy for the Traitor' have? A: 'Sympathy for the Traitor' contains a total of 200 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition, ensuring that it is unused and in pristine shape.
- Q: What literary category does this book belong to? A: 'Sympathy for the Traitor' falls under the category of Surrealism, reflecting its exploration of complex themes in translation.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in translation studies, literary theory, and cross-cultural communication will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: What makes this book different from other translation theory texts? A: 'Sympathy for the Traitor' stands out by reframing traditional debates in translation, focusing on practical questions rather than abstract theories.
- Q: Can this book be useful for aspiring translators? A: Yes, aspiring translators can benefit from the insights provided in this book, as it offers a nuanced understanding of the translation process and its challenges.