The transference of discourse values in translation via lexis: obscene language as a case in point

The aim of this paper is to show the important role played by lexical choices in translation, considered not only as a means of rendering a direct equivalent in the target language, but also a means of manipulation motivated by the target reader's demands. We will present the new con...

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Main Authors: Pérez Quintero, María Jesús, Toledano Buendía, Carmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Alicante 2001-11-01
Series:Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses
Online Access:https://raei.ua.es/article/view/2001-n14-the-transference-of-discourse-values-in-translation-via-lexis-obscene-language-as-a-case-in-point