A Study on Xu Yuanchong’s English Version of Song ci from the Perspective of Translation Process Model

Yan Zeng(Nanning University)

Abstract

The study has examined how Xu Yuanchong reproduces “Three Beauties” in his English version of Song ci from the perspective of Nida’s translation process model. Based on the analyses of images, repeated words and antithesis, the study has found that Xu Yuanchong has made numerous adjustments in his translation to restore the beauty of Song ci. It is hoped that the study can shed some light on the translation of classical Chinese poetry and serve the purpose of telling China’s stories well.

Keywords

English version of Song ci; translation process model; Three Beauties

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12345/jetm.v9i4.32560