THE EXAMINATION OF LITERARY TRANSLATION IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN LINGUISTICS

Abstract

Currently, a number of important achievements have been made in world translation studies, which have significantly enriched the theoretical and practical aspects of translation. This article explores literary translation within the framework of modern linguistics, focusing on how contemporary linguistic theories contribute to the analysis and practice of translating literary texts. It examines the role of functionalism, discourse analysis, pragmatics, and cognitive linguistics in addressing issues such as equivalence, stylistic representation, and cultural transfer. The study emphasizes the translator’s role as an active mediator between languages and cultures and argues that modern linguistic approaches provide a solid theoretical foundation for improving the quality and adequacy of literary translation. The findings demonstrate that literary translation should be viewed as a dynamic, interpretative, and culturally embedded process rather than a purely linguistic operation.