TRANSLATION AS LITERARY REWRITING: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MULTIPLE TRANSLATIONS OF A SINGLE WORK

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This article examines multiple translations of a single literary work as distinct acts of literary rewriting rather than derivative reproductions of an original text. Shifting away from fidelity-based evaluation, the study focuses on how translators construct meaning through selective emphasis, omission, stylistic reconfiguration, and interpretive transformation. Drawing on theoretical perspectives from translation studies and comparative literature, the analysis demonstrates that each translation reflects a particular reading shaped by historical context, literary norms, and cultural expectations within the target system. Through close linguistic comparison, the article shows that translation functions as a creative practice embedded in cultural and ideological frameworks, contributing to the ongoing re-formation of literary meaning. The findings highlight the value of comparative analysis of multiple translations for understanding translation as an active agent in literary production and circulation