Translating, Interpreting, and Decolonizing Chinese Fairy Tales

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Translating, Interpreting, and Decolonizing Chinese Fairy Tales

Name: Translating, Interpreting, and Decolonizing Chinese Fairy Tales
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SKU: 9781666970227
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ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERSISBN: 9781666970227

A Case Study and Ideological Approach

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By Juwen Zhang
Imprint: LEXINGTON BOOKS
Release Date: October 15, 2024
Format: HARDBACK
Pages: 192

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Through meticulous textual and contextual analysis of the sixteenth-century Chinese tale The Seven Brothers and its fifteen contemporary variants, Juwen Zhang unveils the ways in which the translation and illustration of folk and fairy tales can perpetuate racist stereotypes. By critically examining the conscious and unconscious ideological biases harbored by translators, adapters, and illustrators, the author calls for a paradigm shift in translation practices grounded in decolonization and anti-racism to ensure respectful and inclusive representation of diverse cultures. Translating, Interpreting, and Decolonizing Chinese Fairy Tales not only offers insights for translators, researchers, and educators seeking to leverage folktales and picture books for effective children's education and entertainment, but also challenges our preconceived notions of translated and adapted folk and fairy tales.

Juwen Zhang is professor of Chinese and folklore at Willamette University, Oregon.

Part I: A Tale Over Five Centuries Chapter One: The Seven Brothers (Qi Xiongdi) from the sixteenth Century Chapter Two: Fifteen Variants in Contemporary China Chapter Three: Two English Translations Part II: A Case Study of The Five Chinese Brothers Chapter Four: The Tale in Chinese Context Chapter Five: From "Queer Brothers" to "Chinese Brothers" Chapter Six: The Five Chinese Brothers and Beyond Part III: A New Ideological Agenda in Translation Chapter Seven: Deconstructing Existent Stereotypes Chapter Eight: Meeting Challenges in Action

"This highly insightful study reveals racist stereotypes in Chinese tales and introduces a much-needed ideological agenda for translation. Juwen Zhang's meticulous research and dynamic style make the book both engaging and enjoyable." -- Elizabeth Tucker, Binghamton University

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