Polysystem theory

The polysystem theory, a theory in translation studies, implies using polyvalent factors as an instrument for explaining the complexity of culture within a single community and between communities. Analyzing sets of relations in literature and language, it gradually shifted towards a more complex analysis of socio-cultural systems.^[1]

The polysystem theory has been embraced by students of literature and culture all over the world,^[2] and has particularly gained attention in the field of Scandinavian studies.^[3]

Its foremost advocate is the Israeli linguist Itamar Even-Zohar.^[4] The American scholar Edwin Gentzler is another important contributor to this viewpoint.^[5]

^ 2005 Polysystem Theory Revised
^ Vasos comunicantes, page 22 (in Spanish) Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
^ Textual Production and Status Contests in Rising and Unstable Societies. Edited by Massimiliano Bampi and Marina Buzzoni, 59–70. Filologie medievali e moderne 59. Venezia: Edizioni Ca' Foscari, 2013.
^ Polysystem studies Archived 2011-12-18 at the Wayback Machine
^ Polysystem Theory from Routledge Encyclopaedia of Translation Studies

[1] 2005 Polysystem Theory Revised

[2] Vasos comunicantes, page 22 (in Spanish) Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine

[3] Textual Production and Status Contests in Rising and Unstable Societies. Edited by Massimiliano Bampi and Marina Buzzoni, 59–70. Filologie medievali e moderne 59. Venezia: Edizioni Ca' Foscari, 2013.

[4] Polysystem studies Archived 2011-12-18 at the Wayback Machine

[5] Polysystem Theory from Routledge Encyclopaedia of Translation Studies

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