Steiner, George

After Babel: Aspects of Language and Translation

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ISBN 13:
9780192880932
author:
Steiner, George
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
560
Genre:
Grammar, syntax, linguistic structure
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New
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After Babel: Aspects of Language and Translation by George Steiner A seminal study of literary theory that challenged the prevailing views of modern linguistics. First published in 1975, this work presents a systematic investigation into the phenomenology and processes of translation, both within and between languages. Steiner argues that the root of the "Babel problem" lies in our deep-seated instinct for privacy and territory, which is reflected in every language's unique body of shared secrecy. This provocative thesis is applied to every aspect of translation, from fundamental conditions of interpretation to intricate linguistic constructions. This revised edition brings the bibliography up to date with substantially updated references, including much Russian and Eastern European material. It remains a crucial work for anyone seeking to understand the debates raging in the academy today.

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