Feng Wang

Translating and reframing of the narratives of “Fó” (佛) in Journey to the West: a case study on Lovell’s translation

This study examines British sinologist Julia Lovell’s abridged English translation of Journey to the West , focusing on how narratives of “佛” ( Fó , Buddhas) are translated and reframed through socio-narrative theory. It argues that Lovell’s translation substantially dilutes Buddha-related narrativity through...