Translating Great Russian Literature The Penguin Russian Classics
Launched in 1950, Penguin's Russian Classics quickly progressed to include translations of many great works of Russian literature and the series came to be regarded by readers, both academic and general, as the de facto provider of classic Russian literature in English translation, the legacy o...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
2021
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| Series: | BASEES/Routledge Series on Russian and East European Studies
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| Online Access: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
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| Summary: | Launched in 1950, Penguin's Russian Classics quickly progressed to include translations of many great works of Russian literature and the series came to be regarded by readers, both academic and general, as the de facto provider of classic Russian literature in English translation, the legacy of which reputation resonates right up to the present day. Through an analysis of the individuals involved, their agendas, and their socio-cultural context, this book, based on extensive original research, examines how Penguin's decisions and practices when translating and publishing the series played a significant role in deciding how Russian literature would be produced and marketed in English translation. As such the book represents a major contribution to Translation Studies, to the study of Russian literature, to book history and to the history of publishing. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (198 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9781003049586 9780367701376 9780367503482 |
| Access: | Open Access |