Principles of translation for beginners by a seasoned translator
Jack Wiedemer discusses translating strategy focusing on conveying sense and spirit rather than literal word replacement. He warns against overliteral grammar, stresses deep structure, natural English readability, and balancing fidelity with style, noting poetry as especially prone to loss of sense.
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Jack Wiedemer
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Gabriel Marquez
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Open golf telecast mocked for endless chatter and clichés
A critical column decries the US Open TV coverage from Merion as overbearing and repetitive. It singles out Jim McKay and Dave Marr for clichéd phrases and lists, while Peter Alliss and others are praised for typical English commentary. The piece mocks the flood of anecdotes and speculation.
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Jim McKay
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David Graham
McKay
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