A Comparative Study of The Two English Versions of The Book of Songs开题报告

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1. 研究目的与意义

As the origin of Chinese poetry and other genres of literature, The Book of Songs is the deposit and treasure of Chinese people#8217;s wisdom, which have tremendous implications the cultivation of Chinese character. To make a study on the translation of The Book of Songs will help spread Chinese culture and make foreigners have a better knowledge of Chinese poems and Chinese culture.

2. 研究内容和预期目标

In this paper, the author will choose two English versions of The Book of Songs, one of which is translated by English sinologist, James Legge and the other is by Chinese well-known translator, Xu Yuanchong. The author will make a comparative study between the two English versions from a macro and a micro point of view. By making a comparative study of the two English versions of two translators, the author will discuss the differences of the two versions, the different translation strategies used in the process of translation and finally judge which one is better.

3. 国内外研究现状

There have been many researches on the comparative study of English translation of The Book of Songs domestically. Xu Yuanchong has made a relatively detailed comparative discussion of the James Legge#8217;s and Pound#8217;s version in 1993. Wang Rongpei, Hu Xianyuan, Ma Zuyi and Xia Chuancai also made a comparison between different English versions of The Book of Songs. Internationally, Legge criticized Alexandre de Lacharme#8217;s English version of The Book of Song while Lefevere criticized the version of Legge. However, although many translators have made a comparison between different English versions, there is no systematic comparative study. That is why the author attempts to make a research on this topic.

4. 计划与进度安排

I. Introduction With the emergence of Internet age and the development of golobalization, intercultural communication plays an increasingly important role in promoting a nation #8216;s culture, and therefore having an urgent need for translation. Nowadys, most people focus on the study of more practicl field of tranlation while turn a blind eye to literature translation. As a matter of fact, the purpose of translation lies not only in enhancing international trade, but also boosting cultural exchanges. In this repect, the literature translation is of paramount importance. The Book of Songs, as one of the earliest poetry anthology in the world, have an unmeasurable implications on Chinese literature. Many translators have translated The Book of Songs into English and different translators held different views on the standard of English translation of The Book of Songs. This paper will discuss the different styles, rhythms, and translation strategies used in the two English versions of The Book of Songs from a macro and a micro point of view. It will also focus on the cultural and literary aspects of the two English versions. By making a comparative study of the two English versions of The Book of Songs, it may not only help Chinese to put more emphasis on literature translation but also expand the international reach of Chinese literature and Chinese culture. II. The Poetic Features and Historical Status of The Book of Songs 2.1The Contents of The Book of Songs 2.2The Poetic and Musical Features of The Book of Songs 2.3The Historical Status of The Book of Songs III. English Translation of The Book of Songs 3.1English Translation of The Book of Songs in History 3.2A Detailed Introduction to Two English Version of The Book of Songs 3.2.1James Legge#8217;s The She-King 3.2.2Xu Yuanchong#8217;s An Unexpurgated Translation of Book of Songs IV. Comparative Study of The Two English Versions of The Book of Songs from A Macro Point of View 4.1The Cultural and Personal Backgrounds of the Two Translators 4.1.1About James Legge 4.1.2About Xu Yuanchong 4.2The Two Translators#8217; Different Theories Regarding Poetry Translation 4.2.1James Legge#8217;s Theory 4.2.2Xu#8217;s Theory V. Comparative Study of The Two Versions of The Book of Songs from A Micro Point of View 5.1 The Translation of Lyric1: 关雎 5.2 The Translation of Lyric129: 蒹葭 VI.Conclusion The Book of Songs holds an important position in Chinese literature and Chinese culture. As a paradigm of Chinese poems, the translation of The Book of Songs set an example for the translation of other Chinese poems in later dynasties. Generally speaking, by making a comparative study of the two English versions of The Book of Songs, the author finds that Xu#8217;s version is better than Legge#8217;s version. Although James Legge#8217;s version is more acceptable by foreigners, it can not reflect the beauties of sound, form and image implicated in The Book of Songs, which ignore the cultural aspects in the process of translation. However, as a Chinese professor, Xu Yuanchong have a better understanding of the connotaions of The Book of Songs, so he stroke a balance in literary and cultural aspects in translating it. As for these differences, the differences lie in translators#8217;different backgrounds.The translation of Chinese literature, especially that of The Book of Songs should attratct enough attention in promoting Chinese culture in the process of globalization, which will create a favourable environment for culture promotion and against cultural invasion.

5. 参考文献

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