[KS] A couple of inquiries re Korean literature

[Michael Duffy]

Brother Anthony wrote:
 
We are all familiar with the strong current of 'domestication' that has for a long time characterized literary translation in the English-speaking world, especially. . . .  'Make it sound American / familiar' is the rule of the game. 
 
A recent example. In last year's film 멋진 하루, the English subtitles (Does that count as literary translation?) rendered 전복죽 as "clam chowder".
 
Michael Duffy 
 
 

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