4.5.2 - Works in Translation
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What is the primary role of translation in literature?
💡 Hint: Think about cross-cultural access.
Name one author discussed in the section.
💡 Hint: Think of prominent writers from diverse cultures.
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What is the main benefit of translated literature?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of sharing stories across cultures.
True or False: Poor translations can impact the perception of cultural narratives.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of translation fidelity.
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Evaluate the implications of cultural specificities in translations using an example from Márquez's or Murakami's works.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how nuances affect understanding of themes.
Discuss the potential biases that translators may introduce when rendering a text from a source language into a target language.
💡 Hint: Consider what perspectives might be lost or emphasized.
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