Mediator between two cultures: Louis Adamic’s translation of Alojz Kraigher’s short story in to english

In 1924 Louis Adamic translated Aljoz Kraigher’s short story “Martin Klobasa”; his translation titled “Builders”, however, is an adaptation which on the one hand enabled Adamic to test his English where as on the other hand it proved that his understanding of literature was rather unique.

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Main Author: Jerneja Petrič
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ZRC SAZU, Založba ZRC 1998-01-01
Series:Dve Domovini
Online Access:https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/twohomelands/article/view/13264
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description In 1924 Louis Adamic translated Aljoz Kraigher’s short story “Martin Klobasa”; his translation titled “Builders”, however, is an adaptation which on the one hand enabled Adamic to test his English where as on the other hand it proved that his understanding of literature was rather unique.
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title Mediator between two cultures: Louis Adamic’s translation of Alojz Kraigher’s short story in to english
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title_short Mediator between two cultures: Louis Adamic’s translation of Alojz Kraigher’s short story in to english
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