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Ibn Butlan, "The Doctors' Dinner Party: A Satirical Novella " (NYU Press, 2023)

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Translating Humor and Culture

This chapter explores the challenges of translating an 11th-century Arabic text into modern English, with a focus on humor and idiomatic expressions. The hosts discuss the delicate balance between preserving authenticity and ensuring the translation resonates with contemporary readers.

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