Literary translation as an interpretation of the worldview: cognitive and cultural aspects
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https://doi.org/10.46299/j.isjel.20260502.12Keywords:
literary translation, translation studies, cognitive linguistics, concept, linguistic worldview, literary text, lacunarity, non-equivalent vocabulary, intercultural communication, translator's interpretation, national and cultural specificityAbstract
The article examines the peculiarities of translating fiction from a foreign language into Ukrainian from a cognitive and cultural perspective. Literary translation is understood as a complex, multi-level process that involves not only reproducing the linguistic form but also the conceptual and cultural worldview embedded in the original text. The main focus is on the concept as a key unit of cognitive linguistics, its structural components (conceptual, figurative, and value-based), and their significance for the translation interpretation of literary texts. The problem of lacunae as a manifestation of the national and cultural specificity of languages, which causes translation difficulties and requires the use of special compensation and transformation strategies, is analyzed separately. The typology of lacunae (interlingual and intralingual, systemic and functional) and their role in shaping translation decisions are considered. The article emphasizes that the adequacy of literary translation depends on the translator's ability to combine linguistic competence with a deep understanding of the cognitive and cultural factors that determine the artistic integrity of the text.References
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