Comparative analysis of Russian and Chinese literary traditions: F. M. Dostoevsky's works translation and adaptation to the cultural context
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The subject of the study is the specifics of the interaction of literary traditions of Russia and China, considered within the framework of a comparative analysis of the original and translation of the works of F. M. Dostoevsky and presented in the context of the cultural characteristics of both nations. The purpose of the study is to identify the key features of the original and translation of the writer's works into Chinese and their relationship with the Chinese literary tradition within the framework of the development of Russian-Chinese cultural relations. Objectives of the study: to examine how the central themes and motifs of Dostoevsky’s works are perceived and interpreted within the framework of the Chinese literary tradition; to identify significant cultural factors characteristic of China and having a significant impact on the perception of the works. The research methodology is represented by: methods of comparative analysis, which allow us to compare both the original texts with their translations, and the Russian and Chinese literary traditions in general; methods of content analysis, aimed at studying the specifics of the interpretation of key themes and motifs; methods of cultural anthropology for a deeper understanding of the cultural context in which the translation is carried out. In accordance with the main findings of the study, it is important to note that translations of Dostoevsky's works into Chinese demonstrate significant cultural transformations, caused mainly by differences in mentality and worldview. The novelty of this study lies in the fact that for the first time a comparative analysis is conducted not only of the original and translation of Dostoevsky’s works, but also of the cultural context of their perception and interpretation, which allows for a deeper understanding of how Russian and Chinese literary traditions intersect and interact with each other.
Source: Litera
Author: Wanjing Zhang
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409115432