Abstract:The article will explore Pound’s translation skills in his translation of Chinese poetry from the perspective of Skopos Theory. As the core of functional translation theory, Skopos theory indicates the research perspective of translation shifts frominguistic and formal translation theory to fictionalization, social and cultural orientation. Pound’s translation skills on Chinese poetry have also built a bridge between the East and the West. The article will analyze two major poems. 

Key words: skopos theory; pound; translation skills

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Introduction-1

I. A Brief Introduction to Skopos Theory-3

A. The Creation and Development of Skopos Theory-3

B. The Basic Principles of Skopos Theory-4

II. Two Major Elements of Chinese Poetry Translation-5

A. Culture Background-6

B. Poetic Imagery-7

III. Translation Skills oni Bai’s The River-Merchant’s Wife :Aetter from the Perspective on Socialife-9

A. Chinese-English Comparison-11

B. A Brief Analysis of Its Translation Skills-14

IV. Translation Skills oniu Che’siu Che’s from the Perspective on Inner Worlds-16

A. Chinese-English Comparison-16

B. A Brief Analysis of Its Translation Skills-17

Conclusion-20

Bibliography-22

Acknowlegements-22