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The Itchy Translator (Traditional Chinese Edition) Paperback Book
The Itchy Translator is Taiwanese blogger Sunflowers third collection of literary essays. Written during June 2010 and December 2012, these are her comments on all aspects of Chinese and Western literature and arts. These writings stand the test of time because their subjects do.Compared to her two previous books, The Secret of Time and Blog Therapy, the 40 essays collected in The Itchy Translator are far more ambitious in their scope of research and analytical exploration of contemporary literary and arts trends in both Chinese and English worlds. To start with, there are observations on working as a professional translator and Sunflowers personal "journey" between the Chinese and English languages. Then there are essays exploring various famous and/or controversial books, movies, mucials, authors and even art critics. Finally, Sunflower investigates the cultural significance of various literary and Internet phenomena across the globe, such as the "oldfashioned" art of letter writing, criticism against capital punishment in John Grishams novels, the obstacles faced by Taiwans publishing industry, and the continuous rise of digital publishing and reading, just to name a few. In short, The Itchy Translator showcases Sunflowers rich experience as a professional translator and independent scholar. Her interdisciplinary and crosscultural approach to study literature and arts is refreshing and serves as a model to those who are interested in learning the art and craft of being...
Binding: Paperback;164 pages; Publisher: Solid Software Pty Ltd; Classification: N/A; Weight: 349.52 g; Dimensions: N/A
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The Itchy Translator is Taiwanese blogger Sunflowers third collection of literary essays. Written during June 2010 and December 2012, these are her comments on all aspects of Chinese and Western literature and arts. These writings stand the test of time because their subjects do.Compared to her two previous books, The Secret of Time and Blog Therapy, the 40 essays collected in The Itchy Translator are far more ambitious in their scope of research and analytical exploration of contemporary literary and arts trends in both Chinese and English worlds. To start with, there are observations on working as a professional translator and Sunflowers personal "journey" between the Chinese and English languages. Then there are essays exploring various famous and/or controversial books, movies, mucials, authors and even art critics. Finally, Sunflower investigates the cultural significance of various literary and Internet phenomena across the globe, such as the "oldfashioned" art of letter writing, criticism against capital punishment in John Grishams novels, the obstacles faced by Taiwans publishing industry, and the continuous rise of digital publishing and reading, just to name a few. In short, The Itchy Translator showcases Sunflowers rich experience as a professional translator and independent scholar. Her interdisciplinary and crosscultural approach to study literature and arts is refreshing and serves as a model to those who are interested in learning the art and craft of being...
Binding: Paperback;164 pages; Publisher: Solid Software Pty Ltd; Classification: N/A; Weight: 349.52 g; Dimensions: N/A
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Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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