Humour in Self-Translation: 11 (Topics in Humor Research) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9027211612 ISBN 13: 9789027211613

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co, 2022

Synopsis

This book explores an important aspect of human existence: humor in self-translation, a virtually unexplored area of research in Humour Studies and Translation Studies. Of the select group of international scholars contributing to this volume some examine literary texts from different perspectives (sociological, philosophical, or post-colonial) while others explore texts in more extraneous fields such as standup comedy or language learning. This book sheds light on how humour in self-translation induces thoughts on social issues, challenges stereotypes, contributes to recast individuals in novel forms of identity and facilitates reflections on our own sense of humour. This accessible and engaging volume is of interest to advanced students of Humour Studies and Translation Studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9027211612
• ISBN 13: 9789027211613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 290
• Editor: Dore Margherita