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The Linguist
Asterix reborn
Adriana Hunter on the challenges of translating the most recent book in the pun-laden series, and the pressures of following in the footsteps of its much-loved translator Anthea Bell
Susie’s world
Countdown’s Susie Dent talks to Miranda Moore about sharing her passion for language, and the comforts of speaking German
The translatability of Harry Potter
By Miranda Moore
Originally published in The Linguist 39/6, December 2000
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter publication, we are pleased to reproduce an article from The Linguist in December 2000 on the challenges faced by translators of JK Rowling's bestselling books, now translated into over 60 languages.
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