Full Description
This book examines the rise in popularity of fantasy literature in Taiwan and the crucial but often invisible role that translators have played in making this genre widely available. Topics covered include global fantasy fever, Chinese fantasy, game industry, the social status of translators, and the sociological direction of translations studies.
Contents
Introduction 1. The Sociological Turn of Translation Studies 2. The Evolution of Fantasy Literature in Taiwan 3. A Translation Field in the Taiwanese Book Market 4. Fantasy Translators as Social Agents in Taiwan 5. More than a Case Study