Translated literary texts have been separated all along than those referred to as "original texts". What makes a literary text original, is being published and read in the language it was written in. However, one may argue that the originality of a text relies on its content and worth. On the other hand, translated texts are those that are written in another language, yet attempting to communicate and deliver the same intended meaning and content within the original piece of text.
When a text is to be translated, the translator is to have an appreciation of both the content and context of the original piece, with the events taking place. The translator is also confronted with moments where he or she has to preserve some elements of the text and sacrifice some others. Every piece that is translated has came from an "original" individual, hence translators tend to give it an individual based treatment. This is when understanding the context of the work is important, as translators tend to "retain the ambience of the original culture, rather than the language, as it is reflected in the text".
When people read translated literary works, they tend to hate to have something challenging their historical views of things, corrupting them, and display their idols in a undermined manner. As a result, it is safe to say that in order to enjoy translated literary texts, the reader should be 'open-minded' and have an interpretation suitable to what the author aims to deliver with translating an original piece of text.
"Translation is two things: it’s very close and careful and thoughtful reading. Then, it’s precise and careful and thoughtful writing"
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