Translating Neologisms and Proper Nouns in Fantasy Literature: An Analysis of Slovene Translation of Leigh Bardugo’s Duology Six of CrowsLičer, Kristina Klara (Avtor) Sicherl, Eva (Mentor) translation proceduresneologismsproper nounsfantasy literatureSix of CrowsLeigh BardugoThis thesis analyses the translation of neologisms and proper nouns in Leigh Bardugo’s fantasy duology, Six of Crows, translated by Andrej Hiti Ožinger. The study focuses on fiction translation, specifically on fantasy translation; the genre is characterised by world-building, the creation of new, unfamiliar, and unbelievable concepts, and the frequent use of invented lexis. These features pose challenges for translators, who must negotiate between fidelity to the source language (SL) text, accessibility for the target language (TL) readers, and the preservation of stylistic and atmospheric qualities of the original. Drawing on classifications proposed by Newmark, Bednarska, Hermans, and Fernandes, the thesis analyses translation procedures applied to 116 neologisms and 414 proper nouns. The analysis shows a predominance of less creative translation procedures, such as transference and copying, which preserve the fictional world’s otherness. More creative strategies, including the creation of TL neologisms or the recreation of proper nouns, appear less frequently. The findings indicate that the translator showed consistency in translation and rendered for TL readers the balance of foreignness and familiarity that defines Bardugo’s narrative style. Occasional inconsistencies highlight the complexity of decision-making in fantasy translation. The study highlights that translating neologisms and proper nouns in fantasy is not a matter of mechanical equivalence, but a dynamic and complex process that requires sensitivity to genre conventions and the narrative significance of newly coined terms.20252025-11-22 07:45:16Magistrsko delo/naloga176119sl