中国科幻小说《三体》三部曲英译本读者接受研究

Abstract

This study employs sentiment analysis in natural language processing technology to investigate the acceptance of the English translation of the Chinese science fiction trilogy The Three Body by novel readers. The VADER sentiment analysis library in Python is used to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on readers' ratings and evaluations. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the trilogy's acceptance. It is found that the English translation of the trilogy of Chinese science fiction novels The Three Body was highly accepted and deemed acceptable by readers in terms of audience scope and ratings. Based on the analysis of readers' comment scores and quantitative data, it can be concluded that extra-territorial readers have a positive emotional response towards the English translation of the trilogy of Chinese science fiction novels The Three Body. The overall attitude towards the work is positive, with a high degree of acceptance. Additionally, readers' comments on the characteristics of the work are positive, indicating a high degree of acceptance. Based on the analysis of readers' comments on the trilogy of Chinese science fiction novels The Three Body, readers have shown the highest acceptance of the English translation in terms of "storytelling", followed by "plot" and "character". In addition, readers have generally responded positively to the translations of Ken Liu and Joel Martinsen, indicating a high level of acceptance. Readers commented more on Ken Liu's translations and were more satisfied with them compared to others.