Compilation and Research on the English Translation of Lin Yutang's "a Dream of Red Mansions
by Song Dan
About This Novel
This book organizes and studies the English translation manuscript of Lin Yutang's "A Dream of Red Mansions" discovered by the author in Japan. It is the first academic monograph to systematically study Lin's manuscript. The research article examines the source and process of the translation, and answers Lin Yutang's question of translating and publishing the manuscript in Japan without directly publishing it. It points out that Lin Yutang's translation and research mirror each other, and that the translation of "A Dream of Red Mansions" is not only the embodiment of his lifelong pursuit of spreading excellent Chinese culture to the world, but also the presentation of his views on Red Studies that echo but are different from the mainstream. The plot of Lin's manuscript is integrated and connected naturally, and the translation is concise and authentic. It pays attention to reproducing daily details, traditional culture and poetry, and preserves the core literary nature. The narrative reconstruction and character variation reflect the cultural differences between the East and the West, and also project Lin Yutang's personal experience and aesthetic tendency. Internal research combined with comparative research with English, German, Japanese and other foreign translations shows that Lin's manuscript is a successful translation, and its emphasis on the last 40 chapters and the story of the maid are two major features that distinguish it from other translations. The 22 tables in the compilation include a comparison table between the original text and the translated version of Chinese traditional culture, as well as Lin's manuscript annotations, revision notes, etc., In order to provide reference for Lin Yutang research, red studies, and Chinese literature foreign translation research.
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