Early Theories Of Translation (1920)

Early Theories of Translation is a book written by Flora Ross Amos in 1920. This book is a comprehensive study of the history of translation theories from ancient times up to the early modern period. The author explores the various theories of translation that have been developed by scholars, philosophers, and linguists throughout history. The book discusses the different approaches to translation, including literal translation, free translation, and dynamic equivalence. It also explores the role of translation in the transmission of knowledge and culture across different languages and cultures. The author provides examples of translations from various languages, including Greek, Latin, and French, and discusses the challenges that translators face in conveying the meaning and intent of the original text. This book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of translation studies, as well as for anyone interested in the history of translation and its role in the development of human culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.