Adapting to the Times: Adaptation as a Form of Translation in Different Periods in Brazil

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  • John Milton Author

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adaptation, translation studies, Brazilian literature, cultural enculturation, political dissent, historical context

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of adaptation in the publication of translated works across different historical periods in Brazil. The author examines various case studies, including the adaptations by Jesuit priest José de Anchieta, who translated Portuguese religious dramas into Tupi to spread Catholicism among indigenous populations. The paper explores how Anchieta's adaptations involved not only linguistic translation but also cultural enculturation, blending Christian concepts with Native Indian traditions. Additionally, the article argues that adaptation served as a form of political dissent during periods of colonial and military rule. Tomás de Gonzaga used pseudo-translation to critique Portuguese governance, while Monteiro Lobato inserted anti-government critiques into children's translations under the Vargas regime. The study also investigates adaptations by the Clube do Livro, which modified texts for moral, political, and stylistic reasons. This work investigates how adaptation practices were shaped by historical contexts and power dynamics, offering insights into the complex interplay between translation, culture, and politics in Brazilian history.

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Adapting to the Times: Adaptation as a Form of Translation in Different Periods in Brazil. (2011). Journal of American Studies of Turkey, 21-42. https://jast.org.tr/index.php/main/article/view/1711