Obraz literatury polskiej na Słowacji w tłumaczeniach Jozefa Marušiaka

Abstract

The Picture of Polish Literature in Slovakia through Jozef Marušiak’s Translations The paper deals with Jozef Marušiak’s translations and their reception in Slovakia. The author presents a selection of his translations from Polish into the Slovak language, which has mostly formed the picture of Polish literature in Slovakia. The author points out some specific translation strategies, as well as the cultural and literary dialogue, which the translations have led to. The article also maps the wide range of Marušiak’s translation works from the beginning up to the present. The aim of the paper is to capture how the choices and translations of one personality can enrich the receiving literature. Key words: Jozef Marušiak, Polish literature in Slovak language, literary translation, translator, reception of translation