第22章

    Translation　of　literature　is　not　a　mere　linguistic　transfer，　but　also an　encounter　of　different　cultures　and　aesthetics.　When　it　comes　to　the translation　of　English　literature　between　China　and　the　United　States， the　task　becomes　even　more　complex　due　to　the　vast　differences　in cultural，　historical，　and　aesthetic　backgrounds.　This　paper　aims　to explore　the　underlying　aesthetic　values　and　the　impact　of　cultural factors　on　the　translation　of　English　literature　between　China　and　the United　States. 1.　Cultural　Factors　in　Translation Translation　of　literature　involves　the　interplay　of　multiple　cultural factors　that　shape　the　aesthetic　values　embedded　in　a　work.　Culture determines　one，s　perception，　understanding，　and　appreciation　of literature.　When　translating　English　literature　into　Chinese，　it　is important　to　consider　the　cultural　aspects　that　may　differ　between　the two　languages.　For　example，　Chinese　culture　places　more　emphasis　on harmony，　collectivism，　and　traditions，　while　American　culture　tends　to priori