Graduated Course of Translation Into French Prose Preceded by Advice to Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Victor Spiers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265762987 ISBN 13: 9780265762981

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Graduated Course of Translation Into French Prose Preceded by Advice to Students offers practical guidance for anyone learning how to translate into French prose, paired with example passages and notes that illuminate the process.

This edition focuses on how to approach texts, compare language choices, and capture meaning with clarity and style.

• Learn how to read a source text with an editor’s eye, spotting differences that matter in translation.
• See how to choose French phrasing that preserves tone, emphasis, and rhythm.
• Explore notes on word choice, syntax, and punctuation to build natural, fluent prose.
• Practice translating short passages and reflect on decisions with concise guidance.

Ideal for students, teachers, and readers curious about the craft of translation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265762987
• ISBN 13: 9780265762981
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 138