Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the English translation and international dissemination of Su Shi’s poetry composed during his exile in Hainan. Through close reading, comparative translation analysis, and cross-cultural interpretation, we systematically investigate current translation practices and key challenges. Major findings include: (1) Su Shi’s Hainan-period poetry integrates reclusive philosophy, natural imagery, and regional culture, requiring translations that balance classical lyricism with contemporary English expression; (2) Translators employ divergent strategies in rendering titles, culture-specific terms, and artistic conception, highlighting the critical tension between domestication and foreignization; (3) Enhanced systematic translation research of these works will strengthen Hainan’s cultural soft power while contributing to global cultural exchange.
Author: Nana Wang
Institution: Hainan University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413854662