Missing the Jokes?

David Bellos discusses the English comic tradition, suggesting it may be influenced by translation, which often diminishes humor. He speculates that English literature's reputation for comedy might be due to a lack of appreciation for humor in translated works. Bellos highlights the difficulty of translating humor, especially language playfulness, using Dickens as an example. He concludes that the perception of British literature as particularly comedic may stem from unawareness of foreign authors' original languages.

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