Eco, Umberto

Mouse or Rat: Translation as Negotiation

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ISBN 13:: 9780753817988
author:: Eco, Umberto
format:: Paperback
publisher:: W&N
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2004
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 20 x 1.6 x 13.3 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Translation & interpretation
Condition:: New
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Translation is a shift between two cultures, not just languages. When translating, cultural rules come into play that go beyond strict linguistic guidelines.

This accessible study by Umberto Eco explores the challenges of translation and how cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings. From humorous examples like the misinterpretation of 'Studies in the logic of Charles Sanders Peirce' through an internet machine, to the nuanced meaning of Italian words like 'ratto', which conveys speed rather than contempt.

Eco's witty erudition brings a lively and entertaining tone to this subject, making it an engaging read that sheds light on the negotiation process all translators must undertake.

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