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This paper consists of confrontational analysis of two Czech translations of Alexander Blok's famous poem "The Twelve": one by Bohumil Mathesius published in 1925 (4th ed. 1977) which was considered canonical for many generations of Czech readers; and the most recent one published by Lubor Kasal in 2016. The present study tries to ascertain which translation is more accurate and closer to the Russian original and to identify the flaws and mistakes from the stylistic and semantic point of view which can be found in both translations. The paper discusses whether the two Czech translations under study render the same aesthetic experience for Czech readers as the original for its Russian readers. Both translations are closely examined with emphases on several important aspects: the semantic density of both the original and the Czech translations; the rhythm of the Russian poem and of its Czech versions; the choice of suitable equivalents in both translations. In the end, the assessment of Lubor Kasal's Czech translation is overall positive, as it meets the requirements for the translator and his translation without serious reservations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Résumé: Dans cet article, nous traitons l'interprétation du symbole de l'auteur et le problème de sa traduction en russe. Sur l'exemple du poème de Njegos Une nuit plus précieuse qu'un siècle nous avons présenté l'algorithme de la procédure de traduction pour déchiffrer la sémantique complexe du symbole de l'auteur, ainsi que la procédure pour trouver son correspondant de traduction en langue russe. L'analyse part du point de vue de la traductologie, de la linguistique et de la littérature moderne, et prend en compte les données pertinentes de l'étude des chefs-d'œuvre de Njegos, en tant que science intradisciplinaire. Afin d'éclairer la nature complexe du symbole en tant que signe linguistique et sa fonction dans le texte littéraire, ainsi que la possibilité de sa traduction en russe, diverses méthodes sont appliquées: analyse contrastive, étymologique, interprétative en synchronie et diachronie. L'analyse menée montre l'importance de rechercher des symboles sous divers aspects, en partant du niveau linguistique le plus bas dans la langue source, en passant par le littéraire – dans le style de l'époque et l'idiosyncrasie de l'écrivain et en terminant par l'approche translatologique interlingue. Cette interprétation multiforme contribue à résoudre la sémantique du symbole et à trouver son correspondant traductionnel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Digital Translation: International Journal of Translation & Localization is the property of John Benjamins Publishing Co. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)