Translation of prose fiction texts: An exploratory study

Prose fiction can be defined as a form of writing which uses the natural flow speech and follows standards conventions academic create sense appreciation through language style. Having this in mind, author believes that inclusion words have equivalences target when unneeded for translation makes negative impact on both style translated version acquisition language. Inspired by conviction, study addressed two questions. First, “Does exist original prose text negatively version?” Second, impacts language?” For data collection methods, designed questionnaire involving all three categories respondents study: EFL university students, instructors, avid readers. Furthermore, conducted semi-structured interview instructors The findings reveal most subjects asserted including equivalent expressions would In light study’s findings, translators texts are advised to avoid any equivalents may acquisition.