Analysis of Challenges in Poetry Translation (Based on Persian and Russian Poetry)

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Department of Russian Language, Faculty of Literature, Alzahra University,Tehran, Iran

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Poetry, as a unique art form, is so intertwined with its specific linguistic, cultural, and aesthetic elements that translating it into another language poses significant challenges. Using a descriptive-analytical method and providing practical examples from Persian and Russian poetry, this article analyzes the linguistic and cultural challenges in the process of poetry translation. It demonstrates that translating poetry depends not only on conveying the meanings of words but also on preserving the cultural context of the text. Ultimately, it concludes that while a complete and accurate translation of poetry may seem impossible, translators can, by employing creativity and deep cultural understanding, strike a balance between linguistic and cultural elements to produce translations that are as close as possible to the original. The aim of this study is to emphasize that poetry translation is not merely a linguistic activity, but a process in which cultures and worldviews interact and exchange. Therefore, translators must be equipped not only with language skills but also with a deep understanding of the culture and context of the source language. Finally, it is suggested that to improve the quality of poetry translation, translators should adopt a dialectical approach.

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Journal of Foreign Language Research
Volume 14, Issue 3
November 2024
Pages 463-472

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