Djamila Ribeiro: lugares de fala em tradução italiana

Abstract

This article aims to analyse the translation of Djamila Ribeiro’s O que é lugar de fala (2017) by Monica Paes. First of all, we presented the author and her work underlining key concepts; then we reviewed some aspects of the Italian translation and, especially, certain lexical choices related to the idea of “lugar de fala” that seemingly force their way out of the metatext. Furthermore, we also highlighted specific elements and aspects related to possible more euphonic results. Besides, we affirm the role of translation as essential and fundamental to ease the circulation of these works about gender, race and sexual orientation, which come from “peripherical” countries. By doing so, we can intermediate and break the silence thanks to the translation of authors and works which not belong to the hegemonic axis; furthermore, by doing so, these works can reach a wider target which can be, by result, more aware of those topics.