Identity and Theatre Translation in Hong Kong (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)

In this book, Shelby Chan examines the relationship between theatre translation and identity construction against the sociocultural background that has led to the popularity of translated theatre in Hong Kong. A statistical analysis of the development of translated theatre is presented, establishing a correlation between its popularity and major socio-political trends. When the idea of home, often assumed to be the basis for identity, becomes blurred for historical, political and sociocultural reasons, people may come to feel "homeless" and compelled to look for alternative means to develop the Self. In theatre translation, Hongkongers have found a source of inspiration to nurture their identity and expand their "home" territory. By exploring the translation strategies of various theatre practitioners in Hong Kong, the book also analyses a number of foreign plays and their stage renditions. The focus is not only on the textual and discursive transfers but also on the different ways in which the people of Hong Kong perceive their identity in the performances.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	New Frontiers in Translation Studies
Release date:	April 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Shelby Kar-yan Chan
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	231
Edition:	2015 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-662-45540-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Translation & interpretation > General Promotions
LSN:	3-662-45540-4
Barcode:	9783662455401

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