Translating Molière for the English-speaking Stage

This book critically analyzes the body of English language translations Moliere's work for the stage, demonstrating the importance of rhyme and verse forms, the creative work of the translator, and the changing relationship with source texts in these translations and their reception.

Autorentext

Cédric Ploix teaches languages at Radley College, Tutor in Translation in the Department for Continuing Education at the University of Oxford, UK and research collaborator on multilingual theatre and theatre translation with Instant Mix Theatre Company.

Zusammenfassung
This book critically analyzes the body of English language translations Moliere's work for the stage, demonstrating the importance of rhyme and verse forms, the creative work of the translator, and the changing relationship with source texts in these translations and their reception.

Inhalt

Introduction

Molière Revitalised Beyond the Channel

Chapter I

The French Alexandrine and English Verse Forms: A Prosodic Equivalence?

Chapter II

What Can Verse Bring to Drama

Chapter III

Making Translation Creative: Molière in Conspicuous Rhyming Couplets

Chapter IV

Rhymes and Verbal Humour

Chapter V The Stage Effects of Non-standard Rhyming Couplets: Case Studies of Six Translations of Molière's Plays

Conclusion

Appendix

Bibliography