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“Translation is not appropriation, as is sometimes claimed; it is a form of listening that then changes how you speak.”

Quote by Eliot Weinberger

Book:Anonymous Sources: A Talk on Translators and Translation : Lecture

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Anonymous Sources: A Talk on Translators and Translation : Lecture

The text delves into the intricacies of translation work, discussing the process, the translator's perspective, and the impact of translation on language and culture. more

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Eliot Weinberger

Eliot Weinberger, born on February 6, 1949, is a renowned writer whose works span various literary genres, including essays, criticism, and translation. more

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