Episode Synopsis "Episode 002: Bodies & Spirits"

Beginning from Montequieu's pseudotranslated Persian Letters (1721) and delving into the legends of the Septuagint translation, Mohammed and Joseph discuss the problems with the trope of the "spirit" that has animated the long history of translation and translation studies. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X @Ontranslation1

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