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Abstract
This thesis explores dialect as a linguistic, cultural, and ideological phenomenon in literary texts and examines its significance in literary translation. Dialect is treated as a semiotic resource that conveys social identity, power relations, and cultural memory. Drawing on sociolinguistics, stylistics, and translation studies, the research analyzes how dialect functions in characterization, realism, and narrative voice, and how these functions can be preserved or transformed in translation. Through methodological analysis and a case study, the thesis highlights practical strategies and ethical considerations in translating dialect.
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