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In Translation Studies Susan Bassnett tackles the crucial problems of translation and offers a history of translation theory, beginning with the ancient Romans and encompassing key twentieth-century structuralist work. She then explores specific problems of literary translation through a close, practical analysis of texts, and concludes with extensive suggestions for further reading. Twenty years after first publication, this updated edition is still essential reading for newcomers to this ever-growing field.

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'Translation Studies provides an admirably informative introduction to a fascinating but complex subject.' - The Observer

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Susan Bassnett is Professor of Comparative Literary Studies and Head of the Centre for British and Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Warwick.

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