Translation of Similes in The Pilgrim Kamanita

Abstract

Found in almost every kind of writings, especially literary work, simile is one of the figures of speech which provokes powerful imagery and makes writing emotionally intense. However, it sometimes poses challenging translation problems to translators. This article introduces the translation strategies employed by Sathirakoses and Nagaprateepa, distinguished competent translators, in translating similes in The Pilgrim Kamanita, a masterpiece novel translated in the reign of King Rama VII. The research results show that the translators employed various translation strategies, including the strategies of varying words synonymous with 'like' or 'as', which proves the translators' remarkable expertise in languages and translation.