Anthropomorphic animal in purposeful translations: The Call of the Wild in China
This academic study analyzes how two different Chinese translations of Jack London's 'The Call of the Wild' adapted the protagonist's anthropomorphic traits to suit specific political and social agendas. The 1935 version emphasized socialist resistance, while the 2005 version focused on animal welfare for children.
Why it matters
It demonstrates how literary translation can be used as a tool for cultural and ideological messaging across different historical contexts.
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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