Joseph Brodsky and Collaborative Self-Translation

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Joseph Brodsky and Collaborative Self-Translation is the first in-depth archival study to scrutinize the Russian-American poet Joseph Brodsky’s self-translation practices during the period of his exile to the USA in 1972-1996. The book draws on a large amount of previously unpublished archival material, including the poet’s manuscripts in Russian and English, draft translations, notes, comments in the margins and correspondence with his translators, editors and friends. Rulyova’s approach to the study of self-translation is informed by 'social turn’ in translation studies. She focuses on the process of text production, the agents and institutions involved, translation practices and the role played by translators and publishers in the production of the text. Cover Half title Title Copyright Dedication Contents List of illustrations List of abbreviations Note on the text Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 Joseph Brodsky: Exile and The Great English Language Chapter 2 From Solo Writer in Russian to Collaborative Selftranslator in English: Theoretical Framework and Insights Into The Practice of Self-Translation Chapter 3 What are Joseph Brodsky’s Collaborative Selftranslations Made Of? Chapter 4 ‘Microhistories’ of Joseph Brodsky’s Translators Conclusion Bibliography Index