LITERATURA AFRO-AMERICANA EM TRADUÇÃO: SENTIDOS E PERCEPÇÕES
AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION: MEANINGS AND PERCEPTIONS
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https://doi.org/10.29281/rd.v13i27.18331Keywords:
literary translation, African American literature, orality, reception, translational agencyAbstract
This article investigates Brazilian readers’ perceptions of different translation strategies applied to African American literature. Based on the analysis of an online survey with 186 participants, the study compares translated excerpts rendered through more literal or more adaptive approaches, focusing on cultural, linguistic, and stylistic dimensions. Results show a strong preference for translations that recreate meaning by emphasizing orality, rhythm, and cultural markers of Afro-diasporic communities. Adapted versions were largely considered more effective due to their fluency, accessibility, and affective impact. The research highlights the relevance of a critical and engaged translational agency, viewing literary translation as a practice of recreation and cultural mediation rather than mere fidelity. By making the translator’s role visible, this study contributes to contemporary debates on translation and literature, highlighting the importance of a committed engagement with the target (con)text and its resonances.
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