The Strategies Employed to Translate Paratextual Elements and the Translator's Voice in Religious Texts: A Case Study of Fatima is Fatima by Ali Shariati The case of Shariati’s “Fatima is Fatima”
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Paratextual elements are important components of a successful translation. While they were previously thought to be secondary to the main text, recent research has shown how important they are in translation tasks. The concept was introduced by Genette and divided into inner and outer paratexts. The translation of paratextual elements is different for religious texts, mainly due to the particular beliefs behind them. The aim of this research is to understand the effectiveness of paratextual translation and the strategies used in translating paratextual elements in "Fatima is Fatima." This study used Genette's paratextual framework, Shangzhen's model and Baker's narrative theory. The results show the important role of translators in the successful mediation between the source text and the reader in religious texts through the efficient use of strategies in the translation of paratexts. To achieve better results, publishers need to play a dynamic role in highlighting the inclusion of paratexuality in translated works.
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