SPECIFIC FEATURES OF TRANSLATING NATIONAL AND CULTURAL VOCABUlARY IN HISTORICAL NOVELS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the peculiarities of translating national-cultural vocabulary in historical novels, which is an important aspect of the modern theory of literary translation. Ancient communities have always been the centre of identity for humans, where customs, language and culture formed the basis of their lives. Since ancient times, these aspects have been inextricably linked to the cultural heritage of each nation. Historical fiction has become an important means of transmitting valuable cultural aspects through the ages, reflecting the mentality and worldview of a people. The translation of fiction plays a key role in preserving cultural heritage, helping to protect the language from external influences and preserve its uniqueness. However, translators face difficulties in conveying national and cultural vocabulary, which is of great importance in fiction. Interaction between cultures through translation requires not only knowledge of languages but also an understanding of cultural contexts, which allows readers to learn and appreciate the cultural characteristics of different nations. Thus, translation of fiction becomes an important tool for intercultural communication and mutual understanding. The greatest challenge in translation is to convey the national and cultural specificity of the original works. The main task of the translator is to recognise these linguistic expressions and reproduce them in a way that is understandable for the target language, while preserving the cultural context that surrounds them. The analysis of translations shows that they preserve the aesthetic and artistic qualities of the original, as well as the cultural flavour of the source texts.