Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Translation Studies with reference to Marathi Literature

Abstract

Translation of Marathi literature into English occupies a prominent place in Indian literary studies. It enables local narratives to reach readers worldwide. Present paper discusses how multidisciplinary approaches – drawn from translation studies, postcolonial theory, sociology, cultural studies, history and digital humanities – can be applied to the translation studies with special reference to Marathi literature. Translation is seen as not just a simple verbal substitution but a complex cultural process influenced by historical context, power dynamics and social structures. The paper emphasizes that multidisciplinary approaches are necessary to understand how translated Marathi literature interacts with identity, marginality and modernity and maintains regional character by examining the roles of translators, institutions and readers.