Linguistic Interplay in the Translation of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude: A Study of Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics

The paper examines the translation of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude through the lens of syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, exploring how these linguistic elements interact to convey the novel's complex themes and cultural nuances. The study investigates how syntactic structures in the original Spanish text are adapted into English while maintaining the fluid narrative style and magical realism of the novel. Semantics is explored in the translation of culturally specific terms and metaphors, highlighting the challenges of preserving the symbolic richness of Márquez’s language. Pragmatics is analyzed in terms of how contextual meaning, social relationships, and cultural subtleties are conveyed, particularly in dialogue and narrative tone. By focusing on this linguistic interplay, the paper sheds light on the translator's role in balancing fidelity to the source text with the readability and cultural relevance for the target audience.