Polyglot vs. Translator: Different Takes on Multilingualism

Publishing Perspectives

Not everyone can become a polyglot, so we still need translators -- but the two treat the fact that all humans don't speak the same language very differently.


DISCUSSION:
When is a Translation Superior to the Original?
Literary translation is itself creation, a delicate balance between the original text, the writer's intent, and the vagaries of language and culture.