Other Words from Other Worlds The Importance of Literary Translation
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here are millions of books, plays and poems that we have access to due to the fact that we are native English speakers - and it is something we often take for granted. To mention just a few of some of the most recognised writers, Shakespeare and J.K Rowling, who are known to be incredibly influential in the world of
by Katy Bambridge
literature, are readily available to us. In contrast, take the language of Kawishana as an example. It was once a language utilised by many in Brazil but the numbers began dwindling – eventually dropping to 200. Now, there remains only one documented person still able to speak the language. Not only would this person not be able to access the multitude of material that we are able to, but if they had a story of their own to
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