Translating Culture in Postcolonial Francophone Literature: Cultural References in Maryse Condé's Desirada

Diplôme Master Translating Culture in Postcolonial Francophone Literature: Cultural References in Maryse Condé's Desirada eng 2018 author Griffin Jessica 744266 director Tarpley James 750087 Current translation theory recognizes importance of culture when translating literature. In fact, some translation scholars insist that translators should be both bilingual and bicultural and act as a cultural mediator. When translating cultural references, the literary form must also be considered. Postcolonial literature in the Francophone Caribbean presents unique challenges for translators as the literary form often acts as a cultural component and must alsos be communicated. This paper will examine how cultural references are rendered and which aspects of the literary form were transferred in the novel Desirada by Maryse Condé, translated by Richard Philcox. This paper will also examine if source culture elements are domesticated and to what extent, in addition to the role that the literary form plays in the translation. Postcolonial literature Caribbean literature Cultural references Translating culture Dewey 418.02 Maîtrise universitaire en Traduction : mention Traduction spécialisée 111 Département de traduction 91 false ac7b4e17-5796-4947-96f0-eff4cf8bc29c Master thesis Public Thesis_final_version.pdf 1030685 application/pdf openAccess Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation / Département de traduction

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