Macao, Macaoness, Macanese

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Macao, Macaoness, Macanese

Literary Translation and Cultural Identity in Contemporary Macao

Translation and interpretation Comparative literature Communication studies Cultural studies

Author: Tenglong Wan

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Collection: New Frontiers in Translation Studies

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 24th February 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9789819566112


Overview

This book offers a comprehensive, in-depth study of literary translation in Macao, examining how translation mediates and reconstructs the cultural identities of Macao and the Macanese.

Methodology

Employing innovative interdisciplinary methodologies, it combines descriptive and sociological approaches to analyze literary translation as a socially situated practice.

Research Features

The research features extensive case studies, mixed methods of quantitative and qualitative analyses, and trilingual resources across Chinese, Portuguese, and English.

Special Features

Special features include detailed analysis of paratextual elements like book covers and translators' prefaces.

Target Audience

Researchers and professional readers will gain valuable insights into the role of literary translation in cultural identity formation and cross-cultural understanding within Macao's unique context.

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