Translating the Mysterious
HUM Space (AB1075A)
Monday 11 November, 6:30-8:00pm
Translating from one language to another is made more difficult when the terms in question relate to the unseen world of gods, ghosts, and ancestors. Is a Chinese gui 鬼 really the same as the English “ghost” or “devil”? Is a xian 仙 a “fairy” or an “immortal”? How can translate these terms when we don’t know exactly what they refer to?
Join Professor James Miller to read some spooky stories together and delve into the mysterious world of Chinese spirits. Refreshments will be provided.
