On Qian Zhongshus Conceptualization of Translation - Bridging Worlds Between the East and the West

This book brings new perspective and insights to the discipline of translation studies at a time when Western theories dominate its main discourse.

List of contents

1: Bridging the Cultures of the East and the West from Worlds Apart 2. The Complexity of Xin: Qian's Contribution to Key Debates in Chinese Translation History Seen through the Lens of Hermeneutics 3. The Art of Translation: Huajing 4. "Bridging the Gap between the Two Sides": Qian's Literary and Translation Criticism in the Era of Crisis
5. Translation and World Literature

About the author

Chang, Chung-An is an Associate Professor of English-Chinese Translation and Interpreting at the Department of English Language and Literature at Soochow University in Taipei. His teaching and research interests include translation and interpreting pedagogy, translation theory, and East-West cross-cultural studies. He has published scholarly articles in academic journals both in Taiwan and internationally.

Product details

• Authors: Chang Chung-An
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032446288
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3244628-8
• No. of pages: 164
• Series: Routledge Studies in Chinese Translation
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Translating & Interpreting, Chinese, Translation & interpretation, Literary studies: general, Language teaching and learning, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Translation and interpretation, LANGUAGE STUDY / General, LANGUAGE STUDY / Chinese, Translation;Chinese;Translation theory