Oct 29, 2007 there is a good deal to talk about, but im going to do the perverse thing and ask everyone to pause for a discussion of the art of translation. The art of translation kornei chukovskys a high art 534. In 1901 he began working for the newspaper odesskiye novosti odessa news. The english translation, he pointed out, had to follow closely the very sounds of the textwhich text was unfortunately k.
Jul 24, 2016 the subtle art of translating foreign fiction. Selected works of chukovsky, at the stikhiia poetry archive in russian works about chukovsky. He also studied the theory of translation and wrote one of the most influential books in this field, the high art vysokoye iskusstvo, 1968. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Chukovsky was one of the first to discover the russian dissident aleksandr solzhenitsyn and give him shelter when he was in disfavor. The children whose quotes appear in this book all attend the ambrit international school in rome. When he wrote about translation, he called it a noble, high art, vysokoe iskusstvo. Nov 22, 2008 the art of translation literary translation isnt as straightforward as you might think, especially when the choice of a single word can determine the arc of an entire work. Art book translations not only demand accuracy in their use of terminology, but they also require an evocative style in most cases. Fyodorov had written the book iskusstvo perevoda the art of translation coauthored with korney chukovsky. Mortons english translation of kornei chukovsky s book from two to five university of california press, a book written for adults about the child as. The significance of the contents of chukovsky s diary is undeniable, and it is for this reason that the edition is of value in translation to those for whom reading it in russian may not be possible.
This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a. The chapters in part one examine the specific constraints of language and the unavoidable linguistic bases of translation. Be the first to ask a question about the art of translation. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. The book is devoted to literary translation, which is, as emp.
In 1918 he was named head of the english section of world literature publishers, where he formulated general guidelines for literary translators, later published as the art of translation iskusstvo perevoda 1936, and then as a high art vyssokoe iskusstvo 1941. Jiri levys seminal work, the art of translation, considered a timeless classic in translation studies, is now available in english. Kornei chukovsky born march 31, 1882 by eidelman, tamara. This book by a wellknown translator and critic is divided into two parts, the first dealing with the linguistic and other more technical aspects of translating poetry, the second involved with more practiceoriented matters. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Materials about three generations of the chukovsky family. The critic korney chukovsky summed it up best and most brutally when he wrote. Mar 27, 2020 korney ivanovich chukovsky, russian critic and writer of childrens literature, often considered the first modern russian writer for children. A number of readers have commented on this new one. The nottobemissed endpapers replicate pages from a phone book that lists first names such as smokey, teddy, and yogi under the last name bear. See all books authored by korney chukovsky, including dr ouch, and putanitsa mishmash, and more on.
Korney ivanovich chukovsky, russian critic and writer of childrens literature, often considered the first modern russian writer for children. The significance of the contents of chukovskys diary is undeniable, and it is for this reason that the edition is of value in translation to those for whom reading it in russian may not be possible. Translating for singing discusses the art and craft of translating singable lyrics, a topic of interest in a wide range of fields, including translation, music, creative writing, cultural studies, performance studies, and semiotics. The art of translation kornei chukovskys a high art by leighton, lauren g. Unlike most materials about the great proletarian writer, these books were. Most widely held works about kornei chukovskii diary, 19011969 by kornei chukovskii. A couple of panelists several of whom know russian have also talked about it, privately in one case. Kornei chukovsky the art of translation kornei chukovsky s a high art. In the 1930s, chukovsky was much involved in the theory of literary translation the book the art of translation published in 1936 was reprinted before the outbreak of the war, in 1941, under the title high art and translations into russian m. As a linguist, chukovsky wrote a book on russian language called live as life zhivoy kak zhizn, 1962, in which he argued against bureaucratic cliches.
Having drawn on adjacent disciplines, the methodology of czech functional sociosemiotic structuralism and the stateofthe art in the west, levy synthesized his findings and experience in the field presenting them in a readerfriendly book, which. Korney chukovsky russiapedia literature prominent russians. There was no other period in the entire history of russian literature when there would be such a large galaxy of gifted writers who give their talent to translations. Kornei chukovskythe pied piper of peredelkino, the horn book magazine, octo. Telephone by kornei chukovsky, vladmir radunsky, hardcover.
There is a good deal to talk about, but im going to do the perverse thing and ask everyone to pause for a discussion of the art of translation. Chukovskys translations of whitman have had a great and diverse impact on the russian world of letters in this century, not only as highly successful renderings of the americans poetry but also as models for the soviet art of translation. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The translation of experience into art in this formulation was seamless, and the writer therefore less a tortured loner than a protomost interesting man in the world, maneuvering his way through the dinner party of life with an imagination that found everything death, love, hot air. The subtle art of translating foreign fiction books. In 1962 chukovsky received the lenin prize for his book the craft of nekrasov. I would advise asking for 3 to 4 months for your first book translation. Kornei chukovsky s a high art y first printing edition. He became a popular writer of childrens literature, authoring a number of.
Art book translation locteam offers art book translation experience across a wide range of art subjects, from the middle ages to contemporary art. In this lively translation of kornei chukovskys classic russian nonsense poem. There is more than a little bit of walt whitman in this attitude. He is also the author of ten books and more than 200 publications about translation and interpretation.
Even my 4monthold son enjoys looking at the pictures. There are many books bearing the same title, in many languages e. The art of translation benjamins translation library. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Artistic translation is a complex and difficult task, involving many different angles of linguistic skill and interpretive insight and intelligence. The quiet rebels of russian translation literary hub. Mortons english translation of kornei chukovskys book from two to five university of california press, a book written for adults about the child as. Chukovsky was awarded an honorary degree by oxford university in 1962. Kornei chukovskys a high art y first printing edition by lauren leighton author. Korney chukovsky books list of books by author korney chukovsky. In this lively translation of kornei chukovskys classic russian nonsense poem, jamey gambrell keeps the rhyming tempo tapping and the silliness in high gear. Jettmarova, prominent czech translation scholar enjoying international repute in ts. Richard pevear and larissa volokhonsky, the art of translation no. Jun 27, 20 nabokov wrote several pieces for the new republic, including this early contribution, the art of translationa litany of the irreverent or lazy translators sins and a meditation on his.
Our growing list below features fiction and nonfiction in translation from russian authors and illustrators. His catchy rhythms, inventive rhymes and absurd characters have invited comparisons with the american childrens author dr. Corness, erudite translator and slavist, under the editorship of z. Memories of chukovsky, as an extraordinary man and as a poetic. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. By the end of the book, my daughter is rolling with laughter. The art of translation literary translation isnt as straightforward as you might think, especially when the choice of a single word can determine the arc of an entire work. Bibliography search results the walt whitman archive. In this brief book, awardwinning biblical translator and acclaimed literary critic robert alter offers a personal and passionate account of what he learned about the art of bible translation over the two decades he spent completing his own english version of the hebrew bible. Gumilyov was a fine poet, but im on chukovskys side here.
The problem of equivalence of translation of poems from. These are guidelines ive gathered for myself from reading. Kipling and others, including in the form of retelling for. He also studied the theory of translation and wrote one of the most influential books in this.
The same year he received an honorary doctorate from oxford university. Siamo nuovamente in compagnia dellesperto lucio gambetti. Never before in our country, the art of literary translation has not reached such a flowering as it is experiencing now. Korney ivanovich chukovsky russian author britannica. Its not hard to see why chukovsky called it a high art, worthy of our best aspirations. He wittily references other arthistorical moments with a jungle backdrop borrowed from rousseau, a piggy version of matisses the dance and an otter reclining like an odalisque.
With that in mind, there are a few guidelines i use in my approach to translation. Kornei chukovskys a high art by kornei chukovsky, lauren g leighton editor online at alibris. Publication date 1984 topics translating and interpreting publisher. Kornei chukovskys a high art by chukovskii, kornei, 18821969. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with. Overall, a successful translation from east to west that proves the universal appeal of silliness. What is the best book you have read on translation.
This year dont go crazy looking for your soul mate, discover our proposals and declare your love to books. Well list soviet translations published in english before 1991 in a separate post, coming soon. Kornei chukovsky the art of translation kornei chukovskys a high art. As a linguist chukovsky wrote a witty and spirited book about the russian language live as life 1962, strongly against bureaucratic stamps, the socalled kancelaria. Walt whitman archive translations the walt whitman archive. The little tragedies, written by pushkin in the early 1830s, are highly compressed chamber dramas, focusing on a protagonist at a crucial moment of moral choice as anderson puts it in her introduction, each little tragedy begins in the fifth act. Little tragedies by alexander pushkin nook book ebook. Apr 03, 2019 as a linguist, chukovsky wrote a book on russian language called live as life zhivoy kak zhizn, 1962, in which he argued against bureaucratic cliches. He became a popular writer of childrens literature, authoring a number of nowclassic works, as well as writing a book on childrens speech and another on the russian language. Chukovsky s translations of whitman have had a great and diverse impact on the russian world of letters in this century, not only as highly successful renderings of the americans poetry but also as models for the soviet art of translation. Another critic, kornei chukovsky, praised garnett for her translations of. I had a runin with gumilyov at the meeting with gorky. Korney chukovsky books list of books by author korney.
This is a hilarious, fastpaced book with bright, strange pictures. The art of translation kornei chukovsky s a high art by leighton, lauren g. With the help of several contributors, were compiling a list of russian childrens books in english translation, published since 1991. It has been made accessible to the world public by p. Although focused on literary translation from theoretical, descriptive and historical perspectives, this book presents a conceptualization of a general theory, addressing a number of issues discussed it is useful to translators, researchers, students and teachers in translation and literary studies. Kornei chukovsky s a high art by chukovskii, kornei, 18821969. Kornei chukovsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. House museum of korney chukovsky, moscow, russia hisour. It is valuable to those interested in the prerevolution, stalinist, or poststalinist periods. But the right translation is crucial, says rachel cooke, while, below, some of the best translators tell us their secrets. As a translator chukovsky was engaged in translation theory, creating one of the most respected in this field books high art 1968.
The aim of the book is be to increase knowledge of, and thought about, the interactive processes of reading and writing poetry composed in mother tongues and in translations. Having drawn on adjacent disciplines, the methodology of czech functional sociosemiotic structuralism and the stateofthe art in the west, levy synthesized his findings and experience in the field presenting them in a readerfriendly book, which combines. Kornei chukovskys a high art y first printing edition. What is the best book you have read on translation forum name. The same applies for nonfiction books, try to understand the message that the book is trying to convey, whether its a selfhelp book or a book of recipes. The art of translation kornei chukovskys a high art by. Apr 05, 2020 with the help of several contributors, were compiling a list of russian childrens books in english translation, published since 1991. This unusual and fascinating autograph book, into which some of the superstars of twentieth. He wittily references other arthistorical moments with a jungle backdrop. The centers publications, events, and educational programming enrich the library of vital literary works, nurture and promote the work of translators, build audiences for literature in translation, and honor the incredible linguistic and cultural diversity of our schools and our world.
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