Translation in Russian Contexts: Culture, Politics, Identity

ISBN-13: 9781138235120 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 08/03/2017 Series: Routledge Advances in Translation and Interpreting Studies Pages: 358 Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) This volume represents the first large-scale effort to address topics of translation in Russian contexts across the disciplinary boundaries of Slavic Studies and Translation Studies, thus opening up new perspectives for both fields. Leading scholars from Eastern and Western Europe offer a comprehensive overview of Russian translation history examining a variety of domains, including literature, philosophy and religion. Divided into three parts, this book highlights Russian contributions to translation theory and demonstrates how theoretical perspectives developed within the field help conceptualize relevant problems in cultural context in pre-Soviet, Soviet, and post-Soviet Russia. This transdisciplinary volume is a valuable addition to an under-researched area of translation studie