A Report On The Translation Of History Of Wolves(Excerpts)

The translation and introduction of excellent literary works contributes to the exchange and cooperation between different cultures,which will facilitate cultural soft power.In view of this,the novel History of Wolves was chosen to be the translation text of this translation report,hoping to introduce it to Chinese readers so that they can have an opportunity to understand the culture carried by the work.The source text is selected from History of Wolves,a novel written by Emily Fridlund,an American writer.It mainly tells the story of Linda,a 14-year-old girl,who has learned to observe the world in her own way,and still move ahead positively and optimistically after witnessing the complexity of the adult world and many seamy aspects of life.With innovative theme,the work is an excellent and thought-provoking novel which has had great influence in the literary circle in these two years.The translation report mainly consists of five parts.The first part introduces the background and significance of the translated text.In the second part,the translation process is described,including preparation before translation,the difficulties encountered and their solutions,and post-translation revision.The third part is a brief introduction to Tytler and his three principles of translation that guide this translation practice.Firstly,a translation should give a complete transcript of the ideas of the original work.Secondly,the style and manner of writing should be of the same character as that of the original.Thirdly,a translation should have all the ease of the original composition.The fourth part detailedly analyzes some cases of the translation under the guidance of Tytler's Three Principles of Translation.The last part is a summary of the experience and deficiencies learned from this translation practice.