Editorial Bias

The video discusses the significant role of Howard Goldblatt in translation, highlighting criticisms regarding rewrites and deletions often made with author or publisher consent. It uses Moyan's novels as a case study to illustrate how US publishers influence translations. The video also explores the expectations of American publishers and the crucial yet often overlooked role of editors in shaping translated works, emphasizing the blurred lines between editing and altering content.

Who is the individual that has dominated the field of translation for several decades?

What is one criticism that is sometimes directed at Howard Goldblatt's translations?

How did Howard Goldblatt respond to a publisher's dissatisfaction with a book's ending?

What role do editors play in the translation process according to the text?

What is the relationship between the author, translator, and editor as discussed in the text?