The Art of Language: A translation of 《胡笳十八拍》

This project was an exploration of the intersection of technical and creative language use through the translation of an 18-stanza poem in Classical Chinese from the Eastern Han Dynasty, utilizing skills I've acquired through the past years of Chinese and linguistic courses as well as my own personal passion for translation and ancient Chinese culture. Throughout the process of doing this translation, I gave particular attention to conveying the author's original intentions and emotions in my own interpretation of her words. I also aimed to do justice to the nuances of Classical Chinese through my translation, as much as is possible within the constraints of the English language.