The Geography of Translation and Interpretation: Traveling Between Languages

Scholar, translator, editor, poet and classical pianist Rainer Schulte (U. of Texas at Dallas) explores the many aspects of the craft and theory of translation. Coverage includes what happens in the process of transformation from the original text to the new language, the essential role that the translation approach plays in opening up new ways of understanding and interpreting literary texts, the nature of translation workshops and their importance in promoting the understanding of different cultural perspectives, and the importance of the translator as mediator in a globalized world. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)