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1. 1. Translating Ogura Hyakunin Isshu – An analysis of translating decorative language from Japanese to English

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Liisa Paiste; [2020-06-16]
   Keywords : japanska; translation; classical Japanese; poetry; Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; Japanese; English;

   Abstract : In this thesis, translation of classical Japanese poetry into English will be examined by analysing translations of five selected poems from the anthology Ogura Hyakunin Isshu. Translations by three different translators will be examined and the differences highlighted. The main focus will be on examining how the decorative language is translated. READ MORE