Translation: Inspirations We Live by

The book aims to provide both a historical and modern examination of translation research models and approaches, alongside the author’s critical assessment of the current standing in Translation Studies and insights into its evolution. The chapters, labeled as Reflections, serve as thematic areas of contemplation regarding translation and the field's multi-faceted research dimensions. Arranged chronologically, the chapters explore several key aspects: translation metaphors, historical viewpoints on translation, cultural interactions in translation, with emphasis on translation ethnography; translator skills, decision-making processes, and intuition. The concluding chapter presents a conceptual map of Translation Studies, showcasing its dynamic nature, diversity, complexity, and multi- or interdisciplinary traits. The book ends with the palimpsest metaphor, returning to concepts from the initial chapter, portraying translation as an intricate blend of experiential layers and influences that shape our understanding, echoing the seminal work by Lakoff and Johnson (1980) that the book's title hints at.