Which English novels do we translate based on the background knowledge of the characters?

For example, some people who had not received any education would usually say 'hell'. Were there any examples?

Answer 1

Many English novels would take into account the background knowledge of the characters in order to better present the plot and characters of the novel. Here are some examples:

Pride and Predict by Jane Austen -In the novel, Jane Austen portrays the life of the British upper class and the love and marriage problems between the hero and heroine. As Jane Austen was born in high society, her translation contained some descriptions that were in line with the idioms and etiquette of high society.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger -In the novel, J.D. Salinger portrays the loneliness, confusion, and anger of a teenager. Since J.D. Salinger was a person, he used some new vocabulary and philosophical terms in the translation to better express his thoughts.

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Garcia Márquez of South America-In the novel, Márquez described the history and culture of Latin-America and the rise and fall of a family. As Marquez was a person, he used some new vocabulary and cultural symbols in the translation to better express his thoughts.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte-In the novel, Charlotte Bronte depicted the life of an English woman and her conflict with society and aristocratic men. As Charlotte Bronte was a famous writer, she used some new vocabulary and literary terms in the translation to better express her thoughts.

These examples are just some of the many English novels that are translated. Many English novels take into account the background knowledge of the characters in order to better present the plot and characters of the novel.