Wang Huansheng
Chinese translator (born 1939)
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Wang Huansheng (simplified Chinese: 王焕生; traditional Chinese: 王煥生; pinyin: Wāng Huànshēng; born 1939) is a Chinese translator. He writes in English, Classical Greek, Latin and Russian. Wang was a researcher of the Chinese Academy of Social Science and is a member of the China Writers Association.
Wang Huansheng | |
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| Native name | 王焕生 |
| Born | 1939 (age 86–87) |
| Occupation | Translator |
| Language | Chinese, English, Classical Greek, Latin, Russian |
| Alma mater | Beijing Foreign Studies University Moscow State University |
| Period | 1965–present |
| Notable works | Iliad Odyssey |
| Notable awards | 4th National Book Award 1999 Iliad and Odyssey 2nd Lu Xun Literature Prize for Translation 2001 Odyssey |
Wang is among the first few in China who translated the Homeric Hymns from Classical Greek into the Chinese language.[1][2]
Biography
Wang was born in 1939. He entered Beijing Foreign Studies University in 1959, majoring in Russian language.[2] In 1960, Wang studied in Moscow State University, majoring in ancient Greek and Roman literature, where he graduated in 1965.[2]
Works
- The History of Ancient Roman Literature (古罗马文学史)
- The History of Ancient Roman Literature and Arts (古罗马文艺批评史纲)
Translations
- Aesop's Fables (伊索寓言)[3]
- Iliad (荷马史诗：伊利亚特)[4]
- Odyssey (荷马史诗：奥德赛)[5]
- Elegiae (哀歌集)[6]
- Meditations (沉思录)[7]
Awards
- Iliad and Odyssey – 4th National Book Award (1999)
- Odyssey – 2nd Lu Xun Literature Prize for Translation (2001)