
Translating Life and Fate (with Robert Chandler)
EconTalk
The Art of Repetition in Translation
This chapter explores the translator's dilemma between word repetition and variation, emphasizing the importance of preserving the original text's integrity. The speaker argues for the benefits of repetition in enhancing rhythm and emotional depth, particularly within Russian literature, while critiquing excessive complexity in translations.
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