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Hardback
Number of Pages
240
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This scholarly non-fiction collection invites readers into a thoughtful exploration of translation as a philosophical practice. Its central theme is the idea that translation preserves and proliferates cultural differences, reshaping both Arabic and European intellectual histories. Designed for students, scholars, and curious readers of philosophy, translation studies, and Middle Eastern thought, the tone is analytical, hopeful, and inspiring.
The content is presented as a tightly argued, essay-based examination. By gathering pieces from two linked works, it interweaves historical inquiry with contemporary reflection, highlighting how translation can counter hegemonic narratives and reframe cultural history around the act of translating. The discussions span eighteenth-century perceptions of Arabic culture, classical Arabic literatureโs resistance to translation, and modern Arabic writing that imagines translation as an ongoing, anticipatory process. It culminates in a persuasive argument that translations should host the stranger and enable texts to lift off and migrate.
Concepts covered include the philosophy of language, cultural difference, and the ethics of translation; the relationship between translation and power; and practical questions about how texts travel across borders. The writing makes these ideas accessible through careful analysis, historical context, and concrete examples, inviting readers to rethink what translation can mean for thought and community. While grounded in theory, the work remains readable for committed readers who enjoy rigorous argument and cross-cultural perspectives.
Readers emerge with a deeper understanding of translation as a living, cultural practice that preserves difference while enabling new voices to enter the conversation. It builds curiosity about world literature, strengthens critical thinking about language and power, and leaves a lasting impression of translation as philosophical thought in action.
Product Details
Author
Abdessalam Benabdelali
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
9781803095110
ISBN
9781803095110
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.24x1.04x22.86cm
Binding
Hardback
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