Xu Jun is a distinguished professor of translation studies at Zhejiang University, China, and a renowned translator of French literature. His scholarly pursuits center on literary translation, translation theory, and translation criticism.

"Translation contributes to the development of cultural diversity, and cultural diversity, in turn, contributes to the promotion of a culture of peace in the world."Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Former United Nations Secretary-General

• 1. Introduction 2. Nature of Translation 3. Process of Translation 4. Meaning and Translation 5. Factors Influencing Translation 6. Contradictions in Translation 7. Subjects of Translation 8. Values and Criticism of Translation 9. Conclusions

Xu Jun is a distinguished professor of translation studies at Zhejiang University, China, and a renowned translator of French literature. His scholarly pursuits center on literary translation, translation theory, and translation criticism.

"Translation contributes to the development of cultural diversity, and cultural diversity, in turn, contributes to the promotion of a culture of peace in the world."Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Former United Nations Secretary-General

• 1. Introduction 2. Nature of Translation 3. Process of Translation 4. Meaning and Translation 5. Factors Influencing Translation 6. Contradictions in Translation 7. Subjects of Translation 8. Values and Criticism of Translation 9. Conclusions

Xu Jun is a distinguished professor of translation studies at Zhejiang University, China, and a renowned translator of French literature. His scholarly pursuits center on literary translation, translation theory, and translation criticism.

"Translation contributes to the development of cultural diversity, and cultural diversity, in turn, contributes to the promotion of a culture of peace in the world."Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Former United Nations Secretary-General

• 1. Introduction 2. Nature of Translation 3. Process of Translation 4. Meaning and Translation 5. Factors Influencing Translation 6. Contradictions in Translation 7. Subjects of Translation 8. Values and Criticism of Translation 9. Conclusions