English Translation of Cantonese Opera in the Context of Lingnan Culture Going Global
—Taking the Cantonese Opera “Intrigues in the Qing Imperial Court” as an Example
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- 10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_189How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Cantonese opera; English translation; dissemination; Singapore Dunhuang Opera Theater; Intrigues in the Qing Imperial Court; performance
- Abstract
The paper discusses the English translation and dissemination of Cantonese opera in the English-speaking world. It begins by providing an overview of Cantonese opera, highlighting its prevalence in Guangdong province and its embodiment of Guangzhou’s cultural characteristics. Then it delves into the plot of “Intrigues in the Qing Imperial Court,” and provides examples of its English translation. The theoretical framework of drama translation is explored, including the roles of translators, the translation object, and the audience. The English translation of “Intrigues in the Qing Imperial Court” is analyzed, considering factors such as who translates, what is translated, and the intended audience. Corresponding translation strategies are proposed. In conclusion, the paper highlights the successful integration of the dual attributes of Cantonese opera into its English translation, emphasizing the importance of the close connection between translation and performance in the dissemination of Cantonese opera’s cultural characteristics.
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TY - CONF AU - Jianxiu Zhang AU - Weixia Luan PY - 2024 DA - 2024/09/02 TI - English Translation of Cantonese Opera in the Context of Lingnan Culture Going Global BT - Proceedings of the 2024 10th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2024) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 1683 EP - 1692 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_189 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_189 ID - Zhang2024 ER -