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Wellwarth, George E. 1977. Special considerations in drama translation. In Gaddis Rose, Marilyn, ed. Translation in the humanities. Albany: State University of New York. pp. 53–58.
Publication type
Article in jnl/bk
Publication language
English
Keywords
adequacy=inadequacy | audio-visual=audiovisual | drama | equivalence=non-equivalence | poetry=poem | problem-solving=problem | stylistics=style | theatre

Abstract

Dramatic translation is a specialized form with its own rules and requirements. This article gives an account of the major problems a dramatic translator faces in his work, mainly focussing on "speakability" and style.
Source : P. Van Mulken