Dong Xi, Ge Feng

Dong Xi

June 01, 2025

Relevance theory, Processing cost, Contextual effect, Direct translation.

This thesis focuses on Gutt’s notion of relevance-theoretic account of translation, aiming to explore the significance of direct translation in literary translation through a series of case studies. The research employs a qualitative approach, analyzing specific examples of literary translations to demonstrate how direct translation can effectively preserve the stylistic and contextual nuances of the original texts. This thesis contributes to the field of literary translation by offering new perspectives and practical methods for translators to improve the quality and effectiveness of their work, ensuring that the translated texts not only convey the original meaning but also resonate with the target audience on an aesthetic level.

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