Thomas Mann in English

A Study in Literary Translation

By:

David Horton

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Paperback / softback

Series:

New Directions in German Studies

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Thomas Mann owes his place in world literature to the dissemination of his works through translation. Indeed, it was the monumental success of the original English translations that earned him the title of 'the greatest living man of letters' during his years in American exile (1938-52). This book provides the first systematic exploration of the English versions, illustrating the vicissitudes of literary translation through a principled discussion of a major author. The study illuminates the contexts in which the translations were produced before exploring the transformations Mann's work has undergone in the process of transfer. An exemplary analysis of selected textual dimensions demonstrates the multiplicity of factors which impinge upon literary translation, leading far beyond the traditional preoccupation with issues of equivalence. Thomas Mann in English thus fills a gap both in translation studies, where Thomas Mann serves as a constant but ill-defined point of reference, and in literary studies, which has focused increasingly on the author's wider reception.

Author Biography:

David Horton teaches English Translation Studies at Saarland University, Germany.

Release date NZ

May 5th, 2016

Author

David Horton

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Undergraduate

Pages

264

Series

New Directions in German Studies

Dimensions

140x216x23

ISBN-13

9781501318702

Product ID

23064580

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