SEELANGS Digest - 12 Sep 2013 to 13 Sep 2013 (#2013-378)

[Paul B. Gallagher]

subhash.jaireth at GMAIL.COM wrote:

> ...
>
> I am merely stating that the art of translation is hard and to look
> for perfect translation or to judge one translation against another
> isn't quite right. They serve different and valuable purpose. That's
> all. Translation however imperfect still provides a door to enter to
> another world.

I doubt that anyone here will argue with the point that translation is hard.

However, as in any field, it is reasonable for practitioners to debate 
the merits of various approaches, techniques, and proposed solutions. 
That's how the field develops into a high art. I find this discussion 
valuable, and I hope no one here will deprive us of their valuable 
insights either on this topic or on any future topic.

Your point that different solutions may be better suited to different 
purposes is well taken. That doesn't mean that discussion -- or even 
translation itself -- is pointless.

-- 
War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left.
--
Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
http://pbg-translations.com

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