The Ontology of Translation

"The Ontology of Translation" is a profound nonfiction book that delves into philosophical hermeneutics and its application to the translation of texts. The author, Ehsan Panahbar, examines the English translations of Hafiz's Divan, shedding light on central concepts of hermeneutics, such as the historicity of translation and the fusion of horizons. These concepts serve to question and deepen the understanding and interpretation of texts. Panahbar develops a hermeneutic definition of translation, understood as an act of recreation and a connection between the past and the present. The dialogue between different temporal and meaningful worlds is considered essential to the translation process. This book is aimed at readers interested in the philosophical foundations of translation and its cultural implications.