The avant-textes of translations: A study of Umberto Eco's interaction with his translators. Issue 3 (2nd September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bollettieri, Rosa Maria; Zanotti, Serenella
• Is Part Of: Translation studies. Volume 10:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 263
• Page End: 281
• Publication Date: 2017-09-02
• Subjects: Translator manuscripts -- genetic criticism -- author–translator relationship -- William Weaver -- Umberto Eco; Translating and interpreting -- Periodicals; 418.0205
• DOI: 10.1080/14781700.2017.1326314
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1478-1700

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article analyses the relationship between author and translator from within the framework of genetic criticism, a method of textual analysis and interpretation based on the examination of the tangible documents such as writers' notes, drafts and proof corrections which precede the "final" text. The goal of the study is to discuss how genetic criticism can be used in translation research. The notion of "translation avant-texte " is introduced and illustrated through an investigation of unpublished documents relating to translations into English of Umberto Eco's novels.