Translation and Literature publishes critical studies and reviews primarily on English literary writing, of all periods. Its scope takes in the reception of ancient Greek and Latin works, the historical and contemporary translation of literary works from modern languages, and the far-reaching effects which the practice of translation has, over time, exerted on literature written in English. It embraces imitation and adaptation, including adaptation into other art forms; the theory of literary translation; and publishing history. It also publishes significant historical translations edited from manuscript sources.Focus on studying the relationship between English literature and foreign literature. This journal covers various periods of literary translation, focusing on the exchange between English literature and foreign literature, including the reception of classical texts, the history and contemporary translation of modern language works, the history and theory of literary translation, adaptation, and imitation.