Davis, Lydia

Essays Two

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ISBN 13:
9780241554654
author:
Davis, Lydia
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Hamish Hamilton Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
592
Dimensions:
20.4 x 13.8 x 4.3 centimeters (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£16.27

Description

Lydia Davis returns with a new collection of essays that explore the art of translation and the learning of foreign languages through reading. In this thought-provoking work, she shares her insights into the nuances of style and the challenges of conveying meaning across languages. Davis's essays offer a unique perspective on the writer's experience, drawing on her own translations of Flaubert and Proust among others. With precision and lyricism, she reveals the complexities of literary translation and the ways in which language shapes our understanding of the world. Every essay in this book is a revelation, offering readers a fresh perspective on the power of language and literature.

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