The Translation of Violence in Children's Literature: Images from the Western Balkans

ISBN-13: 9780367249960 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 182 str.

Marija Todorova

Opis

This book explores Western Balkans literature for children available in English translation, with each chapter addressing a different image about the Western Balkans through the predominant lens of violence.

Spis treści

Introduction 1. Violence, representation and the Other 2. Contemporary Children’s Literature from the Western Balkans 3. Memories of Violent Past: Bosnia in Creative Nonfiction 4. The Noble Savage: Serbia in Picturebooks 5. Barbarian Neighbours: A Macedonian Middle-grade Novel 6. (Non)Violent Masculinities: Croatian Fiction for Young Adults 7. Anthologies of Exclusion: Montenegrin Short Stories for Children Conclusion

O autorze

Marija Todorova is a Research Assistant Professor at the Hong Kong Baptist University. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University American College Skopje. She is a member of the Executive Council of the International Association for Translation and Intercultural Studies.