TRANSLATING THE “UNTRANSLATABLE”: NAVIGATING CULTURAL BARRIERS IN LITERARY TRANSLATION
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Literary translation is a complex and challenging task, especially when it comes to translating culturally specific elements that seem difficult to convey in another language and culture. This article aims to explore the concept of translating the "untranslatable" and the strategies employed by translators to navigate cultural barriers in the process. It begins by acknowledging the inherent difficulties in literary translation, where cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, wordplay, and cultural references pose significant challenges for translators. These elements contribute to the uniqueness and richness of a literary work, making them seemingly untranslatable.
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