PROBLEMS OF TRANSLATING SATIRE AND SARCASM IN FICTION

Authors

  • Salikhova Malika Bakhtiyorovna Institute of Technology Management and Communications

Keywords:

satire, sarcasm, literary translation, pragmatic meaning, communicative effect, Russian and English text.

Abstract

 This article addresses the challenges of translating satire and sarcasm in literary texts. It examines theoretical approaches of both Western and Russian scholars to the understanding of satirical and sarcastic devices, their role in shaping the artistic effect and communicative impact of a text. Special attention is paid to the distinction between satire as a genre-stylistic technique and sarcasm as a locally expressed ironic evaluation. Based on the analysis of Russian classical works (Gogol, Bulgakov, Saltykov-Shchedrin) and their English translations, key difficulties in conveying the author’s intention and expressive effect are identified. The article applies comparative, pragmatic, contextual, and cognitive methods of analysis. It concludes that translation should prioritize the pragmatic and communicative meaning of the text.

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Published

2026-01-06

How to Cite

Salikhova Malika Bakhtiyorovna. (2026). PROBLEMS OF TRANSLATING SATIRE AND SARCASM IN FICTION. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(01), 15–17. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/2875

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Vol. 16 No. 01 (2026): Volume 16 Issue 01

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