TRANSLATION AS DIALOGUE: CONNECTING AUTHORS AND READERS GLOBALLY

Translation is a literary genre that serves as a dynamic conduit for dialogue, connecting authors and readers across linguistic, cultural, and geographical divides. This article explores how translation enables the works of English literary giants—William Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf, and Salman Rushdie—to resonate with global audiences, fostering a shared literary culture. By delving into the creative strategies, cultural negotiations, and ethical responsibilities of translators, the study highlights their role as mediators who reinterpret texts to preserve their artistic essence while adapting them to diverse contexts. Shakespeare’s universal narratives, Woolf’s introspective modernism, and Rushdie’s postcolonial hybridity present unique challenges, requiring translators to balance fidelity to the source with cultural accessibility.   Through detailed case studies, such as Tsubouchi Shoyo’s Japanese Hamlet, Marguerite Yourcenar’s French Mrs. Dalloway, and Anil Kumar Jha’s Hindi Midnight’s Children, the article illustrates how translators navigate linguistic nuances and cultural complexities to create texts that speak to global readers. It draws on theoretical insights from scholars like Walter Benjamin and Susan Bassnett to argue that translation is not merely a linguistic act but a creative process that builds a global literary community. By examining the interplay of authorial intent, translator creativity, and reader reception, this article underscores translation’s transformative power in fostering cross-cultural understanding, ensuring that English literature remains a vibrant part of the global literary landscape. In an era of increasing globalization, translation continues to serve as a vital dialogue, bridging cultures and enriching literary traditions worldwide.