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Japońskie przekłady Heart of Darkness Josepha Conrada – słowa wspólne i przykłady rozbieżności
Japanese Translations of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness – Shared Renderings and Cases of Divergence

Author(s): Aleksandra Szczechla
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Translation Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Joseph Conrad; Heart of Darkness; translation; interpretation

Summary/Abstract: The article offers an analysis of the complex process of reception and translation of Heart of Darkness in Japan. It explores the history of translations, the varied approaches and interpretations of Japanese translators and publishers, and the ongoing relevance of this literary masterpiece for Japanese readers. A comparative analysis of selected excerpts from translations and strategies for annotating the text sheds light on the challenges faced by literary translators and how their decisions influence the work's reception.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 51
  • Page Range: 192-212
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish
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