Speaking in Tongues by J.M. Coetzee Hardcover Book
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Speaking in Tongues by J.M. Coetzee Hardcover Book. Speaking in Tongues by J.M. Coetzee, Mariana Dimópulos. Author J.M. Coetzee, Mariana Dimópulos. Title Speaking in Tongues. Format Hardcover. Sports & Outdoors. Speaking in Tongues by J.M. Coetzee, Mariana Dimópulos Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description In this dialogue between a Nobel Laureate and a leading translator, provocative ideas emerge about the evolution of language and the challenge of translation. Publisher Description A book about how language shapes us, from the Nobel and Booker-prizewinning author and his Spanish translator,This is a book about languages, what languages can and what they cannot this dialogue between a Nobel Laureate and a leading translator, provocative ideas emerge about the evolution of language and the challenge of , historically speaking, has always been slippery. Two dictionaries provide two different maps of the universe- which one is true, or are both false? Speaking in Tongues - taking the form of a dialogue between Nobel-Laureate novelist J. M. Coetzee and eminent translator Mariana Dim pulos - explores questions that have constantly plagued writers and translators, now more than ever. Among them-How can a translator liberate meanings imprisoned in the language of a text?Why is the masculine form dominant in gendered languages while the feminine is treated as a deviation?How should we counter the spread of monolingualism?Should a translator censor racist or misogynistic language?Does mathematics tell the truth about everything?In the tradition of Walter Benjamin's seminal essay 'The Task of the Translator', Speaking in Tongues emerges as an engaging and accessible work of philosophy, shining a light on some of the most important linguistic and philological issues of our time. Details ISBN 1787305139 ISBN-13 9781787305137 Title Speaking in Tongues Author J.M. Coetzee, Mariana Dimópulos Format Hardcover Year 2025 Pages 144 Publisher Vintage Publishing GEItemID:171344331; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
