Problems in Literary Translation

A workshop in literary translation.  The class sessions will be devoted to the discussion of samples of translation work-in-progress by members of the group.  We will consider general problems of translation as well as issues that may be specific to translating from a particular language or from a particular period. In keeping with the nature of the projects brought to the class, we will address the practical challenges of translating both poetry and prose.  Some attention will be given to the practice of translation as a tool in the study of literature.

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Because of the workshop nature of the seminar, no text is required.