RT Article
T1 The feminine rewriting in Wu Shutian’s translation of Song of Songs
JF Journal for the study of the Old Testament
VO 50
IS 2
SP 190
OP 207
A1 Qin, Qian
A1 Yan, Fangming
A2 Yan, Fangming
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1939637007
AB Throughout history, numerous female translators have largely remained ‘lost’ due to patriarchal traditions. Within the realm of Chinese biblical translation, Wu Shutian’s version of the Song of Songs has garnered insufficient attention from both translation studies and biblical scholars. This version is characterized by a feminine rewriting approach, evident in aspects of material selection, thematic emphasis, and micro linguistic expression, thus presenting a compelling case for examining the translator’s agency. A closer analysis reveals that Wu Shutian’s translation is profoundly shaped by her identity as a female author and the socio-cultural context of her time. Her feminine rewriting in translating Song of Songs is a fascinating phenomenon deserving more attention in translation studies.
K1 Wu Shutian
K1 translation strategy
K1 Song of Songs
K1 socio-cultural contexts
K1 feminine rewriting
DO 10.1177/03090892251350706