表題番号：2020E-057
日付：2021/04/10
研究課題Contemporary Japanese Literature in Translation in the 21st Century
| 研究者所属（当時） | 資格 | 氏名 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| （代表者） | 国際学術院 国際教養学部 | 准教授 | 辛島 デイヴィッド |
- 研究成果概要
- Research was conducted into contemporary Japanese literature (with a focus on the past decade) in English translation. Over a dozen book-length works (as well as many other shorter works) were analyzed in both the Japanese originals and English translations for themes, style, translation strategies, etc. We also examined paratextual factors (book covers, blurbs, reviews, etc.) and interviewed translators, editors, and other publishing professionals to gain a better understanding of 1) the process by which these literary texts were produced and 2) how these works were received in the Anglophone world. The basic research conducted as part of this project helped identify further research areas and ultimately lead to the publication of several articles on current trends in Japanese literature in the Anglophone field.