Viral Translations
Retranslation and Periodicals
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https://doi.org/10.70596/cts183Keywords:
Retranslation, Periodicals, 19th Century, The Netherlands, TolstoyAbstract
Re-translations within periodicals have hitherto received limited scholarly attention. This paper seeks to address this gap by examining whether Stemmatology provides a pertinent methodological framework for elucidating the intricate dynamics of rapidly succeeding retranslations. Through a case study focusing on translations of Leo Tolstoy's story "God Sees the Truth, But Waits" ("Bog pravdu vidit da ne skoro skažet") in Dutch newspapers throughout the nineteenth century, we investigate the feasibility of employing Stemmatology in mapping these retranslations. Our analysis demonstrates that juxtaposing variation against chronological sequence enhances comprehension of the underlying dynamics, and that the proposed model aligns with certain established aspects of retranslation.
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