Thinking French translation

by Sándor G. J. Hervey

The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills, with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved.Translation is presented as a problem-solving discipline. A variety of translation issues are considered, including: *cultural differences*register and dialect*genre*revision and editingThis edition features material from the fields of business and law alongside literary texts. The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources, including: *Journalism and literature*commercial, legal and technical texts*songs and recorded interviewsThinking French Translation is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of French. The book will also appeal to a wide range of language students and tutors through the general discussion of the principles, purposes and practice of translation.