Rendering Chinese Classics into English

Author: Pan Wenguo

This three-volume work presents a systematic theory of Chinese-English translation that integrates historical facts, theoretical comparisons, scholarly analysis, and practical methods.

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This three-volume work presents a systematic theory of Chinese-English translation that integrates historical facts, theoretical comparisons, scholarly analysis, and practical methods.

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This three-volume work presents a systematic theory of Chinese-English translation that integrates historical facts, theoretical comparisons, scholarly analysis, and practical methods.

The author addresses key issues in the translation of Chinese classics while guiding readers through the art of translation and cultural transmission. Beginning with basic cultural concepts, the study moves through translation theory to practical applications - covering traditional Chinese culture, Western and Chinese translation theories, and in-depth analysis of classical texts. The volumes build upon each other to create a complete framework for understanding and practicing Chinese-English translation.

This set will serve as an essential resource for scholars and students of Chinese-English translation and Chinese studies who need practical translation guidance, as well as for translators working with classical Chinese texts.

About the Author

Pan Wenguo is a tenured professor and a doctoral supervisor at East China Normal University. He is also the honorary president of the China Association for Comparative Studies between English and Chinese. As a renowned linguist, bilingual expert, and senior translator with international recognition, Professor Pan has made significant contributions to diverse fields: Chinese-English contrastive studies, Sinogram ontology, Middle Chinese rhyme tables, history of Chinese word formation, naming conventions across cultures, Western translation theory, translating practice, philosophical linguistics, teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and promoting Chinese culture globally.