Ella Frances Sanders
Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781607747109
- author:
- Ella Frances Sanders
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Ten Speed Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 1.6 x 17.2 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discover the beauty of imperfection in language with Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World. This charming collection features over 50 unique words that have no direct translation into English, accompanied by Ella Frances Sanders' beautiful drawings. Explore the cultures behind these words, such as the Brazilian Portuguese word for running your fingers through a lover's hair or the Italian word for being moved to tears by a story. You'll find new ways to express yourself while appreciating the artistry of imperfect translation.
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