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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

prioritize　individualism，　independence，　and　innovation.　These　cultural

differences　have　a　direct　influence　on　the　translation　of　works，

especially　concerning　the　choice　of　words，　sentence　structures，　and

even　entire　narratives.　Translators　need　to　navigate　these　cultural

aspects　carefully　to　preserve　the　original　aesthetic　values　while　making

the　work　relatable　to　the　target　audience.

2.　Aesthetics　in　English　Literature