This article considers the retranslation of classic works from the past and argues that there may be circumstances where it makes no sense to retranslate. The main example considered is Boccaccio's Decamerone. Examples are given of many translations of the same extract, showing the superiority of John Florio's early translation.
When Not to Translate, 2016-11-07.
When Not to Translate
PARKS, TIMOTHY HAROLD
2016-11-07
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This article considers the retranslation of classic works from the past and argues that there may be circumstances where it makes no sense to retranslate. The main example considered is Boccaccio's Decamerone. Examples are given of many translations of the same extract, showing the superiority of John Florio's early translation.
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