{"title":"Matthew Reynolds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatthew Reynolds crafts insightful works that illuminate complex linguistic and cultural themes, inviting readers to explore language as a living, evolving entity. His writing offers a thoughtful blend of education and engaging narrative, making challenging subjects accessible without sacrificing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those intrigued by language, communication, and cultural dynamics, Reynolds’ books serve as a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts alike. \u003cem\u003eBabel\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies his skill in delving into the origins and impact of language, balancing scholarly rigour with captivating storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"babel-by-matthew-reynolds-9781851245093","title":"Babel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis innovative collection of essays shows how linguistic diversity has inspired people across time and cultures to embark on adventurous journeys through the translation of texts. It tells the story of how ideas have travelled via the medium of translation into different languages and cultures, focusing on illustrated examples ranging from Greek papyri through illuminated manuscripts and fine early books to fantasy languages, such as J.R.R. Tolkien's Elvish. It also addresses the search for a universal language and the challenges of translation in multicultural Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with the concept of Babel itself, which illustrates the early cultural prominence of multilingualism, and with an illustration of a Mediterranean language of four millennia ago (Linear A) which still resists deciphering, the book examines how languages have interacted with each other in different contexts. The book explores the multilingual transmission of key texts in religion, science (the history of Euclid), animal fable (from Aesop in Greek to Beatrix Potter via La Fontaine, with some fascinating Southeast Asian books), fairy-tale, fantasy, and translations of the great Greek epics of Homer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is lavishly illustrated with a diverse range of material, from papyrus fragments found at Oxyrhynchus to Esperanto handbooks to Asterix cartoons, each offering its own particular adventure into translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470066532588,"sku":"9781851245093","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781851245093-babel.jpg?v=1775211236"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matthew-reynolds.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}