In Search of Good Translations of British and American Classics

Planned to review the translation of British and American literary works in Korea and to select reliable translations, this volume examines thirty-six British and American classics that have been translated and published in Korea from the Liberation (1945) to July 31, 2003 and that enjoy a wide readership. It surveys, analyzes, and evaluates extant translations of each work in detail. By providing objective assessment through collective research, this book will serve as a useful guide to both the public and scholars in the selection and study of good translations.