
Zrinka Stahuljak, "Fixers: Agency, Translation, and the Early Global History of Literature" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
New Books in Intellectual History
The Role of Fixers in Medieval Literature and Culture
This chapter presents a Croatian scholar's insights on the role of fixers in translation and cultural communication during the medieval period. It explores how these multifaceted agents navigate linguistic barriers and confront traditional perspectives on authorship and textuality. By examining the significance of Crusader treatises and the intricate dynamics of historical exchanges, the discussion advocates for a paradigm shift in scholarly discourse that embraces complexity and relational understanding.
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