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TRANSLATING LITERARY IRONY: ELEMENTS FOR A PRACTICAL FRAMEWORK
TRANSLATING LITERARY IRONY: ELEMENTS FOR A PRACTICAL FRAMEWORK

Author(s): Pierre Skorov
Subject(s): Theoretical Linguistics, Translation Studies, Theory of Literature
Published by: Vilniaus Universiteto Leidykla
Keywords: Translation; Literary irony; translator’s perspective;

Summary/Abstract: This paper looks at the versatile and elusive concept of irony in literature from a translator’s perspective. It offers elements for a basic definition and for a classification of literary irony. It aims to provide the literary translator with a practical framework that would make it an easier task to identify and understand the various types of irony present in literature.

  • Issue Year: 2/2009
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 88-103
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English