TRANSFORMATIONS IN ARTISTICAL TEXT TRANSLATIONS

Abstract

This article explores the crucial role of transformations in the translation of artistic texts, with a focus on preserving the original’s emotional, cultural, and stylistic integrity. Drawing from theoretical frameworks such as Skopos Theory, Dynamic Equivalence, and cognitive approaches, the paper categorizes various transformation strategies—lexical-semantic, stylistic, grammatical, cultural, and ideological. Through case studies, particularly from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the article highlights how transformations enable translators to adapt poetic and dramatic elements across languages while maintaining artistic value. The ethical implications and creative responsibility of translators are also examined, asserting that transformation is not deviation but a necessary act of cross-cultural recreation.