From Fiction to Reality

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze narrative strategies used in the English translation of The Explosion Chronicles to enhance reader connection.
• Examined the translation strategies of Carlos Rojas.
• Identified three key reconstruction strategies.
• Focused on social relevance, historical context, and fictional elements.
• The translation fosters connections to American social issues.
• Historical narratives are emphasized to enhance context.
• Fictionality is diminished to align with reader expectations.