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Zrinka Stahuljak, "Fixers: Agency, Translation, and the Early Global History of Literature" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
New Books in Intellectual History
Embrace the Third Space: Beyond Binary Thinking
Translators and interpreters traditionally adhere to a neutral, silent role, striving for fidelity to the source content. However, a paradigm shift is necessary to view fixers as occupying a 'third space'—a unique position that transcends mere conduits of information. This perspective challenges the dualistic nature of Western epistemologies, which often categorize relationships as binary oppositions, such as active/passive and body/mind. Acknowledging the agentive role of translators promotes a deeper understanding of communication and interpretation, allowing for a richer analysis of historical contexts. This re-evaluation also suggests that our contemporary perceptions of the Middle Ages have been shaped by these modern analytical categories, highlighting the need to move beyond them for a more nuanced approach to translation and historical study.
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