Translating Poetry’s Untranslatable Soul
Translating poetry is far more than swapping words; it's an art of re-creation. How do you capture a rhyme, a rhythm, or a culturally-specific metaphor without losing the original's soul?…
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Lost in the Gutter: The Unique Linguistic Challenges of Translating Comics and Graphic Novels
Translating a comic book isn't just about swapping words in a speech bubble; it's a delicate dance between text, art, and cultural context. From the physical constraints of a pre-drawn…
Reading Between the Lines: The Art and Science of Subtitling
Subtitling is an unsung art form involving far more than direct translation. It's a delicate dance between art and science, a craft governed by rigid constraints like character limits and…