Ep 57 - Chih-Ying Lay and Home Sickness with Darryl Sterk
The Translated Chinese Fiction Podcast
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Exploring Memories, Mortality, and Translation Challenges in 'Scutigera'
The chapter delves into a story titled Scutigera where a young woman reflects on her elderly relatives triggered by a house centipede, highlighting themes of life, death, and emotional connections. It discusses the challenge translators face in conveying subtle themes like mortality and historical events to readers with different cultural backgrounds. The impact of modern resources like Wikipedia on enhancing readers' understanding of complex themes and the influence of academic-style translations on accessibility are also explored.
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