A Review of Toper’s Translation Theory Research

Abstract

Soviet translation theory has long held a prominent position in global translation studies, characterized by the ongoing debate between its two major schools: the literary school and the linguistic school. This paper systematically examines the literary translation perspectives, literary translation criticism, and comparative literature-based translation theories of Pavel Maksimovich Toper, a representative scholar of the Soviet literary school and a comparative literature researcher. By enriching domestic research on Soviet literary translation theories, this study aims to broaden academic horizons, integrate international theoretical achievements, and contribute to translation studies in China.