Criando raízes, escalando árvores: análise da tradução da obra The giving tree de Shel Silverstein

Abstract

Analysis of the translation in Portuguese (Brazil) of the children's story "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein, American original, Harper Collins, published in 1964. A Portuguese translation was made by Fernando Sabino, published by Cosac Naify in 2006 with the title "A árvore generosa." The comparison between original and translation will be done from the parameters of children’s reception given by the relevance of their language development. The comparative analysis between original and translation will be performed from the parameters of the children’s reception. It will be described the methodology and procedures for passage of the source language to target language, considering the theoretical Darbelnet and Vinay (2004), Nida (2001/2004), Catford (1980) and Newmark (2001). It will also be mentioned reflections of other theorists such as Goethe, Benjamin, and Derrida.