Young adult horror fiction as translation problem

The article explores linguistic representation of the ethics of horror in the young adult fiction. The case study of the "Tales of Terror" book series by British author Chris Priestley reveals dominant characteristics of the analyzed texts with the emphasis on their adequate rendering in Russian translation. Genre conventions of young adult horror fiction include a multi-layered plot and emotional tension. At the same time, the language is clear and modern, which allows the author to accurately convey the feelings and emotions of the characters, as well as create a text that is accessible to a teenager. Young adult horror fiction didactic and psychological functions are achieved through the interplay of genres and the convergence of artistic expression means. Richness of metaphor, allusion and symbolic narrative help elevate the scare factor. The additional foregrounding of these dominant characteristics in Russian translation is targeted at making their effect more explicit while enhancing the expressive quality of the translated text.