Translating Expressive Language in Childrens Literature - 9783034307963

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Translating Expressive Language in Childrens LiteratureProblems and Solutions\nAuthor(s): B.J. Epstein\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, Switzerland\nImprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften\nISBN-13: 9783034307963, 978-3034307963\nSynopsis\nChildrens literature delights in made-up words, nonsensical terms, and creative nicknames, but how do you translate these expressions into another language?\n This book provides a new approach to translation studies to address the challenges of translating childrens literature. It focuses on expressive language (nonsense, names, idioms, allusions, puns, and dialects) and provides guidance for translators about how to translate such linguistic features without making assumptions about the readers capabilities and without drastically changing the work. The text features effective strategies for both experienced translators and those who are new to the field, including ex.