Vol. 55 No. 4 (2007)
Research Article

Translating Proper Names: a Functionalist Approach

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  • Anastasia Parianou
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.2007.55.4.407

Published 2007-12-01

Copyright (c) 2007 Maney

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Abstract

Abstract

Proper names create special problems for translators. A typology of proper names is presented and their use in aesthetic-expressive and informative texts is discussed. Some of the major problems faced by translators are considered with examples from English, German, French, and Greek. Some suggestions for translation considering the communicative-functional roles of proper names are given.

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