摘要
Since its publication in 1887,Arthur Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet has become one of the most influential works in detective fiction worldwide,renowned for its innovative narrative techniques,compelling plot,and deep engagement with themes of justice and morality.The novel has seen 311 Chinese publications,among which two translations stand out:Xieluoke Qian Kaichan translated by Lin Shu and Wei Yi in late Qing dynasty in 1914 and Xuezi Yanjiu,transalted by Ding Zhonghu and Yuan Dihua in the Reform and Opening-up era in 1981.This study examines these two significant Chinese translations from a narrative theory perspective.Lin’s version employs classical allusions and imaginative language,frequently uses internal focalization to enhance reader involvement,incorporates rhetorical embellishments,and reinterprets speeches through adaptation to intensify emotional and plot dynamics.In contrast,Din’s translation adopts vernacular language complemented by explanatory notes to provide cultural context,maintains the original focalization patterns,favors direct translation of dialogues to preserve stylistic authenticity,and adheres closely to the linear narrative structure of the source text.This study not only describes the different translation strategies across two defining historical periods but also contributes to a deeper understanding of how narrative voice,cultural positioning,and reader engagement are negotiated in the translation of classic detective fiction.
基金
funded by 2025 Guangdong Provincial Project on Foreign Language Teaching Reform Research and Practice for Undergraduate Universities:Research on the AI-Assisted Teaching Model for Translation(grant number 25GWYB04).
