Literary translation and the characteristics of Arabic and English
Author
al-Mukhtar, Ahmad Muhammad al-Amin
Source
African Journal of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
Issue
Vol. 2, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2023), pp.101-106, 6 p.
Publisher
African Academy of Advanced Studies
Publication Date
2023-01-31
Country of Publication
Libya
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
English Language and Literature
Abstract EN
Literary translation is the translation of literature and it is one of the most important genres within the field of translation.
It is a means of bridging two or more cultures through the exchange of the values, traditions, customs and social practices embodied in worldwide literary works.
Adopting a descriptive approach, this paper provides a brief overview of literary translation.
It focuses on the characteristics and literariness of Arabic and English as translation between these two languages has been participative in the process of filling up the gap between the Arab and Western cultures.
This article highlights certain linguistic, structural and cultural issues usually encountered by literary translators as they treat literary products, especially between English and Arabic.
It concludes that the development of literary translation in the Arab world, especially in the Maghreb, has been impeded due to foreign invasions of the region, limited sponsorship provided to Arabic English literary translators and the absence of coordination among literary translators.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Mukhtar, Ahmad Muhammad al-Amin. 2023. Literary translation and the characteristics of Arabic and English. African Journal of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences،Vol. 2, no. 1, pp.101-106.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1503765
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Mukhtar, Ahmad Muhammad al-Amin. Literary translation and the characteristics of Arabic and English. African Journal of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 2, no. 1 (Jan. / Mar. 2023), pp.101-106.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1503765
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Mukhtar, Ahmad Muhammad al-Amin. Literary translation and the characteristics of Arabic and English. African Journal of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. 2023. Vol. 2, no. 1, pp.101-106.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1503765
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 106
Record ID
BIM-1503765