RETHINKING FIDELITY: TRANSLATION AS A TRANSFORMATIVE ACT IN POSTMODERN LITERARY HISTORY
Abstract
This article examines the transformative nature of translation within the context of postmodern literature and philosophy. It analyzes how the concept of “fidelity” - a central tenet of traditional translation theory - has been deconstructed by postmodern theorists such as Derrida, Benjamin, and Barthes. The article particularly focuses on Jorge Luis Borges's story “Pierre Menard” as an illustration of postmodern translation principles, emphasizing fictional translation and the translator's role as author. Additionally, feminist translation theory and the reinterpretation of fidelity from a gender perspective are discussed. The research demonstrates that the postmodern approach proposes viewing translation not as a derivative but as a transformative act, opening possibilities for rewriting literary history.
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