Translation, Concepts and Economy: a Study of Yan Fu's Translation of the Wealth of Nations
by Liu Jinyu
About This Novel
This book starts from the basic context and historical facts of the history of translation and cultural exchange between China and the West. It takes Yan Fu's translation of Smith's masterpiece "The Wealth of Nations" as the main research object, and combines the English originals, manuscripts, scripts, revised versions of the translation and diaries and other peripheral first-hand materials to explore the translation issues highlighted in the early contact between Chinese and Western ideas. The book focuses on the analysis of Yan Fu's personal reading experience and translation thinking during the translation process. Through his selection and consideration of Western economic ideas, he achieved the purpose of reflecting on and promoting traditional Chinese culture, reflecting his protection and persistence of Chinese culture. The research emphasizes using new discoveries and new interpretations of data as breakthroughs to restore the diversity, continuity and integrity of history. The research path and research value return to the development context of Chinese culture and are reinterpreted from the perspective of contemporary academic thinking.
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