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This is a Observational study (also classified as: Literature Review).

August 22, 2025Perspectives

A sociological and paratextual study of literary translations by child translators

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Sociological analysis highlights children's agency in literary translation, revealing complexities in intergenerational collaborations.

Child translators are active agents in literary production, shaped by adult mediation that guides their work.
The study examines six translations by five Chinese child translators, focusing on their motivations and 'childlike' qualities.
Utilizing sociological concepts, it explores how children's agency emerges within adult-led structures of translation.
Findings underscore the need for greater visibility and critical attention to children's roles as cultural producers.

Xuemei Chen (2025) studied this question.

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