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Book Name: Anne of Green Gables
Author: L.M. Montgomery
First Published: 1908
Genres: Children's classic, historical fiction
Themes: The power of imagination, family and belonging, feminism and identity, growth and forgiveness
Synopsis: Matthew Cuthbert and his sister, Marilla, live in Avonlea on Canada’s Prince Edward Island. Needing help on their farm, Green Gables, they apply to adopt a boy from an orphanage. By mistake, however, a red-haired, freckle-faced 11-year-old girl named Anne Shirley is sent to the siblings. While Matthew instantly takes to Anne, Marilla is unsure about keeping her. However, the cheerful and highly imaginative Anne gradually transforms the joyless lives of shy Matthew and prim Marilla, and they come to view her as a daughter.
ORIGINAL SAMPLE
ORIGINAL SAMPLE
CHAPTER VII
ANNE SAYS HER PRAYERS
1st and 2nd paragraphs
When Marilla took Anne up to bed that night she said stiffly:
“Now, Anne, I noticed last night that you threw your clothes all about the floor when you took them off. That is a very untidy habit, and I can’t allow it at all. As soon as you take off any article of clothing fold it neatly and place it on the chair. I haven’t any use at all for little girls who aren’t neat.”
“I was so harrowed up in my mind last night that I didn’t think about my clothes at all,” said Anne. “I’ll fold them nicely tonight.
They always made us do that at the asylum. Half the time, though, I’d forget, I’d be in such a hurry to get into bed nice and quiet and imagine things.”
“You’ll have to remember a little better if you stay here,” admonished Marilla. “There, that looks something like. Say your prayers now and get into bed.”
“I never say any prayers,” announced Anne.
Marilla looked horrified astonishment.
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TRANSLATED SAMPLE
CAPÍTULO SIETE
ANA DICE UNA ORACIÓN
1er y 2do párrafos
Cuando Marilla llevó a Ana a la cama, le dijo firmemente:
—Escucha, Ana, he notado que anoche al desnudarte esparciste tu ropa por todo el piso. Es una costumbre muy fea y no puedo permitirla. En cuanto te quites una prenda de vestir, la doblas cuidadosamente y la colocas sobre la silla. No me agradan en absoluto las niñas que no son pulcras.
—Anoche tenía la mente tan turbada, que ni pensé en la ropa —dijo Ana—. La doblaré mejor está noche. Siempre lo hacíamos en el asilo, aunque la mitad de las veces lo olvidaba, tal era mi prisa por meterme en la cama para estar tranquila e imaginar cosas.
—Pues si has de estar aquí, tendrás que recordarlo un poco mejor —la amonestó Marilla—. Di tus oraciones y a dormir.
—Nunca rezo —anunció Ana.
Marilla la miró aterrorizada.
Spanish translation by José García Díaz
Semantic Shift
EN: That is a very untidy habit
ES: Es una costumbre muy fea
"Untidy" refers specifically to cleanliness, while "fea" ("bad" or "ugly") extends the idea and at the same time communicates disapproval naturally in Spanish.
Omission
EN: There, that looks something like
ES: (Omitted)
This expression is completely omitted, likely because it contributes little to the progression of the dialogue.
Closing paragraph
“Matthew Cuthbert, it’s about time somebody adopted that child and taught her something. She’s next door to a perfect heathen. Will you believe that she never said a prayer in her life till tonight? I’ll send her to the manse tomorrow and borrow the Peep of the Day series, that’s what I’ll do. And she shall go to Sunday-school just as soon as I can get some suitable clothes made for her. I foresee that I shall have my hands full. Well, well, we can’t get through this world without our share of trouble. I’ve had a pretty easy life of it so far, but my time has come at last and I suppose I’ll just have to make the best of it.”
Párrafo de cierre
—Matthew Cuthbert, ya es tiempo de que alguien se haga cargo de esa niña y le enseñe algo. Es casi una perfecta pagana. ¿Quieres creer que nunca había dicho una plegaria en su vida hasta esta noche? Mañana mandaré pedir a la rectoría el libro de religión; sí, eso es lo que haré. Y asistirá a la Escuela Dominical tan pronto como pueda hacerle algunas ropas apropiadas. Preveo que tendré muchísimo que hacer. Bueno, bueno, no podemos pretender pasar por el mundo sin nuestra carga de tribulaciones. Hasta hoy he llevado una vida fácil, pero ha llegado mi hora por fin y creo que tendré que enfrentarla lo mejor que pueda.
Spanish translation by José García Díaz
Literal Translation
EN: Will you believe...?
ES: ¿Quieres creer...?
A direct equivalent is used, maintaining both the conversational tone and rhetorical effect.
Semantic Shift
EN: I suppose I’ll just have to make the best of it
ES: creo que tendré que enfrentarla lo mejor que pueda
Instead of "sacar el mejor provecho", the translator uses "enfrentarla lo mejor que pueda," this expression conveys acceptance and resilience as in the original.
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