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How to Translate Like Horace: Balancing Fidelity and Creativity

Translation is an art of balancing fidelity and creativity. Translators constantly face a tension between staying true to the original text and adapting it to resonate with a new audience. The Roman poet and literary critic Horace recognized this tension…

Translators' Journal
November 19, 2025

Craft, Translation Ethics

The Ethics of Translation: Faithfulness, Adaptation, And Responsibility

Translation is more than just a linguistic act—it’s a cultural and ethical responsibility. Translators don’t just convert words; they act as cultural mediators, carrying the weight of conveying a message across different societies, values, and contexts. Whether working with legal…

Translators' Journal
March 7, 2025