Literary translation lifecycles the vital networks behind the circulation of Dutch literature / edited by Jack McMartin, Paola Gentile and Elisa Nelissen.
| Other author | McMartin, Jack |
| Other author | Gentile, Paola, 1988 |
| Other author | Nelissen, Elisa |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Routledge, 2026. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge studies in literary translation |
| Abstract | "This collection examines how translated books come into being and circulate across languages. Using Dutch as a case study of a source language at the margins of the world literary system, the volume sets out an innovative conceptual framework for understanding the making of translated literature, covering discovery, selection, acquisition, translation, production, marketing, and reception. It brings together fifteen accounts of recent literary works translated from Dutch, spanning five genres and fourteen different target languages. This comparative approach, keeping the focus on the same source language at the periphery of the world literary system across examples, allows for a deeper look into the numerous agents involved in the lifecycle of a translated book, including translators, editors, agents, rights managers, marketing staff, and government representatives. Chapters explore the connections between production-side decisions and how translated books were ultimately received in the market, from success stories and breakthroughs to works that faced delays, setbacks, or limited uptake, thereby illustrating a variety of trajectories within the global translation system. Taken together, the collection provides a comprehensive picture of the circulation of Dutch literature in translation and contributes to broader discussions on the translation of less widely studied languages. This book will appeal to scholars in translation studies and world literature, particularly those interested in literary translation, the sociology of translation, and translation publishing"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2025043406 |
| ISBN | 9781032638737 hardback |
| ISBN | 9781032638805 paperback |
| ISBN | ebook |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |