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Nature Translated: Alexander Von Humboldt's Works in Nineteenth Century Britain - Couverture souple

Martin, Alison E.

 
9781474439336: Nature Translated: Alexander Von Humboldt's Works in Nineteenth Century Britain
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1474439330 ISBN 13 : 9781474439336
Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2020

Synopsis

The first extensive analysis of the translation, publication and critical reception of Alexander von Humboldt's writings in nineteenth-century Britain Prompts a rethinking of the role of translation in mediating scientific knowledge Reconsiders how translators shape a scientist's international reputation Draws on extensive archival material in neglected publishers' archives to shed new light on how authors, their translators and their publishers collaborate 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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Alison E. Martin is Professor of British Studies at Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz (Germersheim)

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Éditeur
Edinburgh University Press
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1474439330
ISBN 13 
9781474439336
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
280
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Personne responsable
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