The Transformation of the Imagery System in Abai's Poem Autumn in Russian Translations
Keywords:
Abai, transformation, analysis, image, autumn, translation, ethnocultureAbstract
This article explores the transformation of the imagery system in Abai Kunanbayev’s poem Autumn when translated into Russian. The objects of the study are the original Kazakh text and its most well-known Russian translations. The aim of the research is to identify changes in the system of poetic imagery that occur during the translation process, as well as to analyze the preservation of poetic figurativeness, the author’s style, and national cultural color. The study employs methods of comparative analysis, the hermeneutic approach, and elements of linguistic-stylistic and cultural analysis.
The most significant result of the research is the identification of the degree to which the translations correspond to the original imagery system, as well as the ways in which national and cultural elements are adapted for the Russian-speaking reader. The analysis shows that the translations demonstrate varying degrees of equivalence to the original: from literal reproduction to free interpretation, which affects the reader’s perception of the poem’s aesthetic and symbolic elements.
The scientific significance of the research lies in its in-depth analysis of the mechanisms of poetic translation and the preservation of artistic imagery in intercultural communication. The practical value of the study is in its applicability to the teaching of literary translation, Kazakh and Russian literature, as well as in the work of translators and literary scholars studying Abai’s oeuvre.
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