Translating Metaphors in Narrative Fiction.

Kruger, Alet

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ERIC Number: EJ457123

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Publication Date: 1993

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Translating Metaphors in Narrative Fiction.

Kruger, Alet

Perspectives: Studies in Translatology, v1 n1 p23-30 1993

Argues that in translating fiction it is necessary to take into account the interdependence of intratextual components. Considers this particularly important in the case of metaphors that function as a characterization tool. (NKA)

Descriptors: Characterization, Fiction, Interpretive Skills, Metaphors, Translation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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