This research addresses issues of translation and its studies, focusing on literary translation as one of the most complex branches of translation. It reviews the main problems faced by literary translators, such as conveying style, preserving the spirit of the original text, and transferring cultural contexts. The research also discusses other issues in the field of translation, such as the challenges of machine translation, the influence of social and political contexts, and linguistic and semantic differences. Finally, the research provides recommendations aimed at improving translation quality and enhancing its role in achieving cultural communication.

Translation, Literary Translation, Translation Issues, Translation Studies, Machine Translation, Cultural Context, Semantics.

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