English Translations of Urdu Poetry: A Research and Critical Review
اردو شاعری کے انگریزی تراجم: ایک تحقیقی و تنقیدی جائزہ
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https://doi.org/10.65827/tahreer.v3i4.65Keywords:
Urdu Poetry, English Translation, Poetic Aesthetics, Cross-Cultural Dialogue, Sufi Expression, Machine Translation, Bilingual TranslatorsAbstract
This article critically examines the English translations of Urdu poetry, focusing on how translators convey its aesthetic, emotional, and cultural nuances. Highlighting the works of Ralph Russell, Annemarie Schimmel, Agha Shahid Ali, K.C. Kanda, and others, the study explores challenges in rendering metaphors, rhythm, and Sufi thought into English. It assesses strategies from literal translations to interpretive recreations, and how these efforts promote cross-cultural understanding. The article also reflects on the limitations of machine translation in poetry and the promise of hybrid poetic forms. Ultimately, it underscores the evolving role of bilingual translators in preserving literary depth while bridging linguistic and cultural divides.
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