Translation Theory for Literary Translators

Brief Description:
This book analyses how practicing literary translators can benefit from translation theory.

Biographical Note:
B. J. Woodstein is an honorary professor in literature and translation at the University of East Anglia in England and a Swedish-to-English translator, writer, editor, EDI consultant, lactation consultant, and doula.

Review Quotes:
"In this accessible and very useful book, Woodstein argues that theory and practice need not be seen oppositionally. She provides a clear and concise introduction to a diverse assortment of ideas from contemporary translation theory and makes a persuasive case for how (sometimes suspicious) working translators might usefully engage with them to interrogate and develop their own practice."-- Daniel Hahn, Translator, UK.

Review Quotes:
"This book should be required reading for anyone designing or delivering a programme of study in Translation Studies. Structured as a series of reflections on the key theoretical dimensions surrounding the work of the practising literary translator, and with a careful selection of readings that go beyond the usual suspects, B.J. Woodstein issues us a timely call to think again, think more and think deeper about the vital contributions that theory makes to the 'doing' of translation practice."-- Dr Sarah Maitland, Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Definitions; 3. Betwixt; 4. Identity; 5. Power; 6. Ethics; 7. Conclusion; Bibliography