LINGUISTIC AND STYLISTIC TRANSPOSITION TECHNIQUES IN LITERARY TRANSLATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE
Keywords:
transposition; literary translation; stylistic adaptation; grammatical shift; linguistic equivalence; translation strategies; poetic expression; cross-cultural communication.Abstract
This article explores the phenomenon of transposition as a key linguistic and stylistic strategy in literary translation. Transposition involves modifying grammatical categories, syntactic structures, and stylistic forms while preserving the semantic content and aesthetic value of the original text. Based on theoretical foundations by Vinay and Darbelnet, Catford, and Newmark, the study examines how transposition enables translators to achieve linguistic naturalness, emotional resonance, and cultural authenticity in the target language. Through comparative examples from Shakespeare, Dickens, and Twain, the research demonstrates that transposition enhances expressiveness and poetic imagery, ensuring that translated texts reflect the artistic integrity of their originals. The findings highlight transposition as a creative and essential method in literary translation practice.References
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