Quote by Walter Benjamin

Any translation which intends to perform a transmitting function cannot transmit anything but information -- hence, something inessential. This is the hallmark of bad translations.

Any translation which intends to perform a transmitting func

Summary

This quote suggests that translations that solely focus on transmitting information miss the essence of the original work. According to the quote, such translations are considered bad because they fail to capture the essential qualities and nuances of the text. In other words, a good translation should go beyond merely transmitting information and strive to convey the meaning, emotions, and intrinsic qualities found in the original piece of writing.

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By Walter Benjamin

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