Routledge A Sociological Approach to Poetry Translation Book

Explore the complex relationship between poetry and translation in this academic volume from Routledge. This book offers a comparative study of translation practices, focusing on the specific role of the poet-translator across various nations. By moving beyond simple close reading, the text situates poetry translation within its broader social and cultural context. Using data collected from national library catalogues and Worldcat, the research examines the work of English-language, French-language, and Italian-language poet-translators. Through a sociological lens, the chapters analyze how national poetic movements and literary markets influence the way verse is translated and shared globally. This work is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in translation studies and literary theory.