The question is how to bring a work of imagination out of one language that was just as taken-for-granted by the persons who used it as our language is by ourselves. Nothing strange about it.

Summary

This quote reflects on the challenge of translating literature from one language to another. It acknowledges that every language is deeply ingrained and familiar to its speakers, much like our own language is to us. The quote poses the question of how to successfully convey the essence and imagination of a literary work in translation, emphasizing the difficulty in capturing its nuances, cultural context, and originality. It suggests that this process is not unusual, but rather a constant pursuit for translators seeking to bridge the language gap and ensure the preservation of literary creativity.

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