LOSS AND GAIN IN THE VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION OF STYLISTIC DEVICES USED IN UNCLE TOM’S CABIN BY HARRIET BEECHER STOWE

Abstract

Many linguists and researchers have paid much attention to stylistic devices (SDs) with their characteristics and functions. Using SDs effectively and skillfully contributes to the success of literary works in general and novels in particular. However, to help people worldwide understand the roles and values of SDs in the novels, the translational versions are extremely important. This article attempts to identify and analyze Loss and Gain in the Vietnamese translation of SDs used in Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The article is aimed at figuring out two types of SDs namely lexical SDs and syntactical SDs as well as loss and gain in terms of lexis, structure and meaning in the Vietnamese translational version of these SDs. These findings can help language learners apply SDs with confidence in their own writing, especially in producing interesting and effective English-Vietnamese translations.