Senior Project Advisor
Julian Wu
Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Spring 2025
Keywords
translation, poetry, Chinese, language, Classical Chinese
Abstract
This project was an exploration of the intersection of technical and creative language use through the translation of an 18-stanza poem in Classical Chinese from the Eastern Han Dynasty, utilizing skills I've acquired through the past years of Chinese and linguistic courses as well as my own personal passion for translation and ancient Chinese culture. Throughout the process of doing this translation, I gave particular attention to conveying the author's original intentions and emotions in my own interpretation of her words. I also aimed to do justice to the nuances of Classical Chinese through my translation, as much as is possible within the constraints of the English language.
Department
Modern and Classical Languages
Recommended Citation
Neumiller, Maven, "The Art of Language: A translation of 《胡笳十八拍》" (2025). WWU Honors College Senior Projects. 986.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wwu_honors/986
Type
Text
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Included in
Chinese Studies Commons, Language Interpretation and Translation Commons, Poetry Commons