Contemporary Chinese Novels in Translation since 1978 - Literary Voices from the Periphery

This book seeks to complement the traditional scope of translation studies, which has primarily centered on translating English into other languages. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the opposite translation trajectory-moving from Chinese literature to the core English literary domain.

The book aims to explore the ideological and sociological dynamics that underlie the translation of contemporary Chinese novels. This is achieved through an examination of the translation selection process, translation paratexts, and the roles of translation agents. Case studies are employed to illustrate specific linguistic, literary, and cultural challenges within translation. It dissects the cultural and literary implications of translating genres such as women''s writing, Chinese science fiction, and Internet literature. The argument presented is that the translation of peripheral literature is indispensable in shaping global literature. Beyond its literary implications, the book iden