Voices from the Algerian Theatre

In the enrapturing realm of theatre, the art of storytelling transcends all boundaries. This book offers a pragmatics-based approach to translating two twentieth-century West Algerian Arabic plays into English. Despite the notable cultural and linguistic disparities between Algerian Arabic and English, my translations endeavour to bridge these divides by emphasising shared human experiences and values, thereby fostering a sense of unity while capturing the essence of Algerian theatrical expressions for an English-speaking audience. Drawing on Michel Garneau’s technique of tradaptation (1978), the translations attempt to explore new horizons without compromising the spirit of the original texts. This volume will be of interest not only to translators committed to “linguistic hospitality” (Ricoeur, 2004) and scholars in theatrical and intercultural studies, but also to lay readers, particularly those with a deep interest in literature who wish to gain insights into the concept of the Other.