A Comparative Study of the Titles in the Contents Table of 'Educated' in Mainland China and Taiwan——from the Cross-cultural Perspective

Abstract

In the globalized literary landscape, the art of translation intricately navigates linguistic, cultural, and contextual nuances. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of title translations in the contents table of Tara Westover's book "Educated," comparing the versions for Mainland China and Taiwan. We scrutinize the impacts of domestication, foreignization, communicative, and semantic translation strategies on ten distinct titles. Through this analysis, we unearth how linguistic differences, cultural nuances, and geographical influences shape the translators' choices. This comparative exploration sheds light on how the balance between preserving authenticity and adapting to cultural contexts is achieved, reaffirming translation's pivotal role as a bridge between diverse literary landscapes.