“The externals of English are being acquired by speakers wholly alien to the historical fabric, to the inventory of felt moral, cultural existence embedded in the language. The landscapes of experience, the fields of idiomatic, symbolic, communal reference which give to the language its specific gravity, are distorted in transfer or lost altogether”
Quote by George Steiner
Work
After Babel: Aspects of Language and Translation
This book delves into the nature of language, its evolution, and the intricate process of translation. It explores the various aspects of language use and the difficulties encountered when translating between different languages, offering insights into the art and science of communication. more
Author
George Steiner
George Steiner is an esteemed literary critic, born on April 23, 1929. His work spans a wide range of literary fields, including novels, poetry, drama, and philosophy. more
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