Translating great Russian literature : the Penguin Russian classics /
"Launched in 1950, Penguin's Russian Classics quickly progressed to include translations of many great works of Russian literature and the series came to be regarded by readers, both academic and general, as the de facto provider of classic Russian literature in English translation, the le...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
2021.
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| Series: | BASEES/Routledge series on Russian and East European studies
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "Launched in 1950, Penguin's Russian Classics quickly progressed to include translations of many great works of Russian literature and the series came to be regarded by readers, both academic and general, as the de facto provider of classic Russian literature in English translation, the legacy of which reputation resonates right up to the present day. Through an analysis of the individuals involved, their agendas, and their socio-cultural context, this book, based on extensive original research, examines how Penguin's decisions and practices when translating and publishing the series played a significant role in deciding how Russian literature would be produced marketed in English translation. As such the book represents a major contribution to translation studies, to the study of Russian literature, to book history and to the history of publishing"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781003049586 1003049583 9781000343434 100034343X 1000343359 9781000343397 1000343391 9781000343359 |