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Translated Literature

Translated literature offers the possibility of another perspective or opinion to a reader that is either similar or differing to their own. This is accomplished through authentic writings from alternate cultures and societies on various matters wherein individuals can gain new understanding and awareness free of bias or artificiality. Texts that are translated can also convey emotion and sympathy which would be otherwise misunderstood if the readers themselves have not experienced similar circumstances. Texts that are written in the language of the reader, rather than translated from the society affected, can be open to inaccurate judgements or manipulation that creates an inappropriate understanding of the event given. It does not only offer insight into cultures, societies and events but also crucial information/connection to historic periods, which would not be available if there has been a language differentiation.
Another invaluable possibility offered by translated tests is the ability to receive an alternative attitude or mindset of certain aspects wherein it can provide intriguing analyses and different literary styles. In analyzing translated texts, individuals can learn of new formats or plot developments that can assist in one's own literature pieces.
The benefits of translated texts cannot be available however without many complications that occur in the process of translation. Translators have the difficult task of retaining a texts literary life from an original piece into the translated one wherein they often have to create a new life which fits accordingly to the new language. Original pieces can also be riddled with Proverbs, words or concepts that aren't cross-cultural or translatable which can impact the entirety of the piece and it's the intention. As well as the sound, structure and flow of stories/poems that can be impossible to replicate when altering the language which can ultimately result in a loss of information, emotion or authenticity. This offers the possibility of miscommunication which clouds the initial intention of the author and the viewpoint in which is presented. Therefore, the art of translation requires a very precise word choice in order to avoid these consequences from occurring and resulting in mistranslation.

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