The article presents three case studies: Paulette Nardal, who translated American texts for French-speaking authors of the Négritude, creating a connection between Black writers from three continents at the beginning of the 20th century; Véronique Tadjo, who wrote an African myth in French, self-translating it into English; and Werewere Liking, who mixes many African languages in her literary production, which is the result of living in Ky-Yi village in the Ivory Coast, where she has been hosting artists from all over Africa for more than thirty years. All of these are examples of women translators who were able to promote possible social, political and cultural change through their adaptation work, all of which is presented as a unique ethical translation project.

Translation as regeneration. On the Works of Paulette Nardal, Véronique Tadjo and Werewere Liking

Raschi, Natasa
2025

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The article presents three case studies: Paulette Nardal, who translated American texts for French-speaking authors of the Négritude, creating a connection between Black writers from three continents at the beginning of the 20th century; Véronique Tadjo, who wrote an African myth in French, self-translating it into English; and Werewere Liking, who mixes many African languages in her literary production, which is the result of living in Ky-Yi village in the Ivory Coast, where she has been hosting artists from all over Africa for more than thirty years. All of these are examples of women translators who were able to promote possible social, political and cultural change through their adaptation work, all of which is presented as a unique ethical translation project.
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