Nature Translated : Alexander Von Humboldt's Works in Nineteenth Century Britain Paperback / softback
by Alison E. Martin
Part of the Edinburgh Critical Studies in Literary Translation series
Paperback / softback
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The first extensive analysis of the translation, publication and critical reception of Alexander von Humboldt's writings in nineteenth-century Britain Alexander von Humboldt was one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century.
Captivating his readers with his vibrant, lyrical prose, he transformed understandings of the earth and space by rethinking nature as the interconnection of global forces.
This book argues that style was key to the success of these translations and shows how Humboldt's British translators, now largely forgotten figures, were pivotal in moulding his prose and his public persona as they reconfigured his works for readers in Britain and beyond. Key Features Prompts a rethinking of the role of translation in mediating scientific knowledgeReconsiders how translators shape a scientist's international reputationDraws on extensive archival material in neglected publishers' archives to shed new light on how authors, their translators and their publishers collaborate
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- Pages:280 pages, 11 B/W illustrations
- Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
- Publication Date:31/08/2020
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Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:280 pages, 11 B/W illustrations
- Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
- Publication Date:31/08/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781474439336
