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Personal profile
Name in Chinese
許定欣
Biography
Isaac Hui obtained his BA and PhD from the University of Hong Kong. He is the author of Volpone’s Bastards: Theorising Jonson’s City Comedy (Edinburgh UP, 2018), and has published a range of articles on Ben Jonson, Shakespeare, comedy, and on studies of English translation of Chinese literature. His current research projects examine the translation and imitation of classical literature (such as Horace, Juvenal and Seneca) in early modern English literature, and the translation of Chinese literature as world literature.
Research interests
Early Modern English Literature, Chinese Literature as world literature, Literary and Cultural Theory, Translation Theory
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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- 1 Similar Profiles
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The Translation of Comedy Films in the Context of Hong Kong
HUI, T. Y. I. (PI)
6/01/25 → 5/01/27
Project: Grant Research
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Translation and world literature: case studies of Chinese and Russian literature
HUI, T. Y. I. (PI)
1/05/24 → 30/04/25
Project: Grant Research
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Using translation to promote cross‐linguistic and cross‐cultural awareness in the community
LUNG, R. (PI), HUI, T. Y. I. (CoI), LIANG, W.-C. (CoI), BAI, L. (CoI), STERK, D. C. (CoI) & LIN, Q. (CoI)
1/06/21 → 30/11/23
Project: Other Knowledge Transfer
Research output
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Cantonese translations of the works of Shakespeare and Ben Jonson and early modern theatre in China and Hong Kong: A View from 2005
HUI, I., 19 Nov 2024.Research output: Other Conference Contributions › Presentation
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"Clothe you his body, he will help to apparel your mind" : Imitation and Narcissism in Cynthia's Revels
HUI, I., Nov 2024, In: The Comparatist. 48, p. 222-238Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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From Crimes and Misdemeanours to Match Point : luck and chance in the films of Woody Allen
HUI, I. (Presenter), 3 Feb 2024.Research output: Other Conference Contributions › Presentation
Prizes
Activities
- 4 Other Invited Talks or Presentations
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Chelsia, Jackie, A Better Tomorrow, and the Hong Kong Syndrome in South Korea
LEE, S. (Speaker) & HUI, I. (Moderator)
1 Mar 2023Activity: Talks or Presentations › Other Invited Talks or Presentations
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Global China Meets Digital Africa : Technology Translation as a Framework
LU, M. (Speaker) & HUI, I. (Moderator)
1 Mar 2023Activity: Talks or Presentations › Other Invited Talks or Presentations
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Disorders of Self-Experience
BRADLEY, A. (Speaker) & HUI, I. (Moderator)
26 Apr 2023Activity: Talks or Presentations › Other Invited Talks or Presentations
Press/Media
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理論與實戰兼備 傳授 AI 及語言文化知識 培育新世代翻譯專才 Nurturing translation talent with the use of AI
20/06/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
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《老婦還鄉記》一群好演員進行一場悖謬的人性討論｜何故專欄 Prof Isaac Hui writes review in the theatre brochure of ‘The Visit’
22/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer