Overcoming Prejudice: The Image of Mr. Darcy in Russian Translations of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (Based on the Translations by I. Marshak and A. Livergant)

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Marshak's translation captures the complex cultural meanings of Mr. Darcy, unlike Livergant's simplified approach.
Using biographical and comparative-historical methods, the study reveals the richness of Austen's cultural representations.
Austen's image in Russian literature reflects a clash between literary depth and the perception of 'women’s fiction' in popular culture.
Both translations illustrate distinct interpretations of English cultural names, contributing to an evolving understanding of Austen's work.

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Analysis explores translations of Mr. Darcy’s image in Austen's work, highlighting cultural adaptation and gender perceptions.

Kononova et al. (2025) studied this question.

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