Professional translation of fiction and non-fiction works
LITERARY
TRANSLATION
Professional translators
WHAT IS LITERARY TRANSLATION?
Literary translation is the translation of works considered to be literary, such as novels, short stories, plays or poems.
The translation of a literary text must also turn out to be a literary work and, to this end, several essential points must be taken into account.
Linguistic rigour
Our text must be written with strict respect for grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax.
Literary rigour
We use our stylistic skills and creativity to give the text the beauty it deserves.
Respect for the author
We create – because writing a literary work is creating – but without straying from the author’s message and style. The author must always be recognisable in a translation of his work.
High knowledge of the original language and culture
In order to translate a literary work correctly, it is necessary to know and understand all the socio-cultural aspects of the source language in order to be able to understand and translate correctly the linguistic expressions, idioms, connotations, slang, etc.
Linguistic aesthetics
A literary text is, above all, a text that awakes emotions in the reader or listener.
In order to convey these emotions, the texts must contain a special beauty. This beauty, like any other beauty, will be subjective, but we must try to give our text the same beauty that the original author intended.
Distancing-approach
This is one of the most difficult decisions a literary translator has to make.
To what extent should you respect the characteristics of the original text in order to respect the author, and to what extent should you move away from the original text in order to make your work feel close and natural to your reader?
LIKE A CANVAS
When a painter creates a canvas, he fuses technique, knowledge and creativity to bring his work to life. In literary translation, we see similarities with this artistic expression. Writing a literary work is like painting a canvas: technique and linguistic rigour combined with creativity and beauty.
Technique and Rigour:
Just as a painter applies his technique to give quality to his work, we apply our linguistic rigour to ensure an accurate and coherent translation. Each word is carefully selected to convey the original message clearly.
Creativity and Beauty:
Just as a painter adds his creativity and aesthetic sense to move the viewer, we bring the same creativity to our literary translations. A literary text is not just information; it is emotion. We strive to capture the emotional essence of each work and convey it beautifully in each language.
At Marketing & Languages, literary translation is an art, and each project is a unique masterpiece.
AN EXAMPLE OF OUR WORK
La Barcelone française
Imagine exploring the narrow streets of Barcelona through the vibrant words of a book.
We have had the privilege of taking La Barcelona Francesa to new horizons, translating it into French with careful attention to the poetry and essence of the original story. This experience is an example of how we turn words into cultural bridges.