Four Eyes Are Better than Two
Why do authors, writers and translators require the help of a proofreader to review their work? Producing literary works is an arduous and extensive task, and
March 31, 2016
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Language is a virus from outer space
So far, we (meaning I) have looked at language and translations as: – a deterrent to cultural genocide – a form of time travel –
January 29, 2016
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Literary Translation and its Context
In the world of translation there are different types of specializations. Since ancient times, translation has been utilized as a means of communication that, even
January 22, 2016
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Happy International Translation Day!
Translation is truly an art. When done well, it brings text to life in another language and nothing is “lost in translation”. So, in honor
September 30, 2015
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Some translators who made a difference
Many writers reach stardom. Just think of Shakespeare, Moby Dick and J.K Rowling, amongst others. But can any of us name famous translators? After all,
September 18, 2015
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Is Localization Important in the Culinary World?
As we saw in the post, “Translator Problems I: How to Translate Food,” translating the language of food is one the many difficulties faced by
July 29, 2015
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We have to finish this simple: notes toward an experiment
Heraclitus was an ancient Greek philosopher. He wrote in cryptic verse, purposely obscuring his philosophy in almost riddles, so as only the initiated could fully
July 13, 2015
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What do Grass and Galeano have in common?
Last Monday the literary world mourned the death of two famous writers. In the southern hemisphere, at the age of 74, Uruguayan Eduardo Galeano passed
April 27, 2015
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