关键词: 沃特斯, 《大唐西域记》, 语文学范式, 内副文本, 译介理念

Abstract: The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions has exerted a far-reaching influence, serving as a vehicle for East-West cultural exchange since the 19th century in the context of colonial expansion. This article describes the specific features of the “philological paradigm” within the paratext of Thomas Watters' English translation of The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions. It explores the construction of this translation and uncovers the translation norms underlying its “philological paradigm.” In translating The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions into English, Watters emphasized the original text's editions and etymological examination of the cultural terminology, as well as cross-referencing and textual corrections with relevant literature. This approach reveals his understanding of the source text, granting the translation added interpretative significance. The “philological paradigm” reflected in his paratext is based on an objective and impartial study of complex cultural, linguistic, and religious phenomena, with a text-centered focus aimed at representing and reconstructing the work's socio-historical context for readers. This serves as a reference for the translation of classical texts in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Key words: Thomas Watters, The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions, philological paradigm, peritext, translation principles