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The art of translation in the age of AEthelwold : a legacy of King Alfred
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Author		Davis, Bruce James
ISBN/ISSN		0493575383
Broad Subject		English language & literature Literature
Summary		In this dissertation the translation theory and practice of Bishop AEthelwold is examined in the context of modern, classical and medieval translation theory. Specifically, the texts of AEthelwold's translation of the Benedictine Rule and other texts by AEthelwold, his student AElfric and his predecessor King Alfred are analyzed. AEthelwold's achievement in translation is viewed as a continuation of Alfred's educational and translating program initiated a century earlier. AEthelwold is seen as a transitional figure between the old style of translation begun in Alfred's reign and the later, more professional looking translations of AEthelwold's students. AElfric and Wulfstan. AEthelwold's role in the development of Old English translation is examined in the light of the translation theories of various commentators such as Gutt, Rener, Kelly and Minkoff. Concepts developed in their theories such as interpretive resemblance, formal and dynamic equivalence, and restricted and elaborated codes help to explain some of the divergences in the Old English translations from the Latin source. Modern translation theory also elucidates the fundamental distinction in Old English translation made between scriptural translation and the translation of patristic texts. Scriptural translations are made using formal equivalence exclusively whereas patristic translations often employ dynamic equivalence thus allowing for greater latitude in interpretation. It is concluded that modern translation theory does indeed help to explain many of the features found in early Old English translations.
Language		English
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