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Poetic Embodiment in Translation: a case study of "Xin" in Zhou Wenbiao’s English translation of Caigen Tan from the perspective of Lefevere’s "Rewriting" theory

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Case study analyzes translation strategies and poetic reconstruction of 'Xin', highlighting cultural fidelity and communicative efficacy.

Translator's dynamic adaptation of 'Xin' reflects Confucian-Buddhist-Taoist influences, merging them with Anglophone poetic norms.
Findings reveal three key strategies: semantic decomposition, cross-cultural substitution, and selective cultural attrition for translation.
Analysis highlights the construction of Chinese notions using coordinate structures while also activating target-cultural resonance.
This case study validates the application of Rewriting Theory in cultural translation, suggesting balance between fidelity and communication.

Mou Yi (2025) studied this question.

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