According to ingco international, a translation agency, the most translated book in the world is the bible. According to itc global translations, the number one, most translated book in known history is the bible. The topic of the most translated book in the world is one which is often up for. This page provides list of most translated individual authors to date sorted by the total number of translations. The christian bible has been translated into 2,400 of the world s 6,800 languages re. The worlds most translated books leopold classic library. I would never have guessed that the jehovahs witness website would outrank all others, they cover more languages than most. Sep 08, 2016 first published in 1943, the little prince is one of the mosttranslated books int he world reaching more than 250 tongues and one of the bestselling books ever published. All records listed on our website are current and uptodate. The best books of the entire human history are also the most translated copies across the world. Five most translated books of the world languageoasis blog. It is due to the talent and meticulous work of translators. The little prince is now the mosttranslated book in the world, excluding religious works.
Some are fixated on certain periods, where they either dig the classics or they go with the times and are familiar with the current genre, be it rock, pop. The declaration arose from the experience of ww ii and was drafted on 10 december 1948. Most translated books best, greatest of everything ranked. The most translated work in the history of the world is the christian bible. This is the most translated fictional book in the world. The most translated books in human history quicksilver translate. Its only been two months since our last update of this article. Ancient wisdom from the second most translated book in the world. However, we wanted to share some exciting news the website now has content available in a staggering 1,000 languages, including 100 sign languages. This is the most translated chinese book, and it has been translated into at least 250 languages. Is it possible to imagine a world with no translators.
There are many who would name the bible as the most translated book of all time. A group of devout christians has created an app what else. As of 2005, at least one book of the bible has been translated into 2,400 of the 6,900 languages listed by sil,1 including 680 languages in africa, followed by 590 in asia, 420 in oceania, 420 in latin america and the caribbean, 210 in europe, and 75 in north america. Nov 06, 2019 paulo coelho wrote the bestselling novel, the alchemist, which sold 35 million copies and is the most translated book in the world by a living author. This page provides list of most translated individual authors to date sorted by the total.
Apr 15, 2016 the most translated work in the history of the world is the christian bible. Translated works and authors database at the unesco website 50 of the world s most translated books, infographic prepared by the translation company group full list of sources included the most translated authors in the world. Each group of people has their own choices, mostly dependent on the genre they enjoy, the performing artists and time. Most translated author, same book guinness world records. I learned of many translated childrens titles picture book through young adult in a post that marcia lynx qualey wrote for world. The little prince becomes worlds most translated book. Jun 11, 2014 the 20 most translated texts in history the content in this article is compiled from data and does not reflect ingco internationals opinions or views. The most translated songs of all time day translations blog. At least one of its sixtysix books have been translated into over 3000 languages, the new testament into over 0 languages, and the entire work into more than 550 languages. We can just look at the sales numbers and rank them.
Scholars can debate endlessly over which book is the best of all time, but finding out which ones have enjoyed the most commercial success should be a more concrete endeavor. I would never have guessed that the jehovahs witness website would outrank all others, they cover more languages than most of the big players combined. What is the second most translated book in the world answers. However, in this route and relation of a book and a reader. We have found and listed 20 of the most translated texts throughout history. Writer james chapman created a list of the most read books in the world based on the number of copies each book sold over the last 50 years he found. Saviuc luminita, the founder of purposefairy, is an enthusiastic student of the arts, psychology, and spirituality. Excluding the bible and the quran, the second most translated book format in the world is the novel or novella. That includes video and audio content as well as written articles. Answer what is the most translated document in the world. According to the unesco index translation database, these are some of the worlds most translated books. Apr 07, 2017 with this 300th translation, le petit prince becomes the world s most translated book, with the exception of religious works, including the bible, which is the current recordholder. The kagero diary by a woman known only as the mother of michitsuna, translated by sonja arntzen japan c.
The 20 most translated texts in history ingco international. While the most translated website and the most translated book in the world are both religious in their nature, the most translated author is, surprisingly, nothing to do with religion. The kagero diary is the first extant work of that rich and brilliant tradition. With 469 translations, its easily the most translated. Oct 01, 2019 over the centuries, however, things have changed radically. Although not to be confused with the most translated book, its not too far behind.
Books with the most translations worldwide 2015 statista. Infographic 7 most translated books in the world gte. May 08, 2018 the most translated songs of all time are difficult to determine. Percy jackson book in classs and he enjoyed it but wouldnt read the others because he said he only liked them when they are. To celebrate world book day weve created an infographic that takes a look at 50 of the world s most translated books, from the alchemist first. The bibles newest translation is in emoji fox news. One of the most beloved stories of all time can now be enjoyed by even more readers. The most translated book after the bible by zig2ryme04. Thankfully, we can easily find some of the worlds most popular books translated into numerous languages around the world. To celebrate world book day weve created an infographic that takes a look at 50 of the world s most translated books, from the alchemist first published in portuguese to wolf totem mandarin.
It is the oldest religious text in known existence. The bible is the most read and sold book in the history of the world, with an estimated sale amount of 100 million copies annually its not. Portions of the bible have been translated into thousands of languages, but the complete book, including both the new and old testaments, has only been translated into 698 languages as of 2019 please let us know as comment, if the answer is not correct. So good to know this through some of the books that have been translated throughout history. Japan is the only country in the world where it was primarily the works of women writers that laid the foundation for the classical literary tradition. Jan 27, 2020 although not to be confused with the most translated book, its not too far behind. Yes, the bible is undoubtedly the most translated book. Jesus said, and this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for. Its also been adapted to audio, radio plays, film, television, ballet, and the opera.
A six page document entitled universal declaration of human rights, produced by the united nations in 1948, has been translated into 370 languages and dialects from abkhaz to zulu as of 2009. The graph presents data on most translated books in the world as of 2015. This is a list of literary works sorted by the number of languages they have been translated into. These are 8 of the most translated authors in the world today. How beautiful it is to know how much translators have helped us and our education system. A group of people recited it in 204 different languages for the sri chinmoy onenesshome peace run on 10 april 2014. The 21 bestselling books of all time howstuffworks. Are you looking for a book written in your target language. Sep 22, 2016 according to the guinness book of world records, the most translated poem is a sixline poem called be like a child, by sri chinmoy, an indian poet. The number of translations the books has had ranges from abkhaz to zulu. Wow that is amazing and quite surprising at the same time.
Some titles may have had more copies printed than some of these books, but a vast number of those books were not sold, so well assume that they did not get read. The bible continues to be the most translated book in the world. According to their data world s top translated authors page on the. David mclain spent two years traveling to the blue zones regions and collected 500year old recipes from the world s longestlived people. Without translation, we would inhabit parishes bordering on silence. At least one of its sixtysix books have been translated into over 3000 languages, the new testament into over 0 languages. His book, t he way to happiness, has been translated into 70 different languages. Why is the bible the most translated book in the world answers. All the incredible literary works that have touched people at the far corners of the world would not be available to the ordinary reader. Universal declaration in 370 languages the universal declaration of human rights has set a new world record of being the most translated text.
No matter what country, community, race, or culture the reader belongs, good books have the power to touch the soul of any reader. List of literary works by number of translations wikipedia. At least one book of the bible has been translated into 2,883 languages. Mar 07, 2015 there are a lot of books in the world, but not all of them catch on with readers and even fewer get translated around the world. The top 10 most translated books in the world eurotrad. The little prince is now the mosttranslated book in the. Jesus said, and this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations. September was world kid lit month, a time to notice if global stories are reaching kids in the form of translations.
Apr 10, 2017 one of the most beloved stories of all time can now be enjoyed by even more readers. But if these books are to be enjoyed all around the world they need to be translated into different languages first. The most translated book after the bible religion nigeria. List of most translated individual authors wikipedia.
We will count down the most translated literacy works excluding any religious works and find out top 7 most translated books in the world. With 469 translations, its easily the most translated text in human history. The most translated books in human history quicksilver. The bible is the most translated book in the world, but the latest translation is an attempt to appeal to the millennial faithful. The little prince is now the most translated book in the world, excluding religious works. The guinness book of world records claims that the author of the world s most translated book is none other than science fiction author l. Thankfully, we can easily find some of the world s most popular books translated into numerous languages around the world.
Top ten translated books of all time optima translation. Check out this slide show and you might just be surprised to see some familiar books, including one written by a seventhday adventist. The top 10 most read books in the world list challenges. The bible is easily one of the bestselling books of all time, but exact sales numbers are hard to nail down. The little prince becomes worlds most translated book, excluding religious works. As of 2005, at least one book of the bible has been translated into 2,400 of the 6,900. Even from childhood, we wouldnt have had access to some of the books we read. Blue zones kitchen captures the way of eating that yielded the. The following are the most translated authors in the world. Without doubt, the bible is the most translated book ever. We hope that the list will inspire you to open your mind and find a book that speaks to you, whatever your mother tongue. If we were to ask you what the most translated book in the world might be, youd likely get it right. Paulo coelho wrote the bestselling novel, the alchemist, which sold 35 million copies and is the most translated book in the world by a living author.
Don quixote is the second most translated book ever after the bible. Unsurprisingly, childrens books and fairy tales dominate the list of the most translated books throughout history. Strangely, noone so far has mentioned the unescos index translationum. Today, the worlds most translated book is the bible. The worlds ten most translated authors translation excellence.
But it helps us appreciate the influence and impact translation and translators have had on the world at large. Regardless of what you think of all the entries, if our want to understand the world around you and the people in it, reading these books cover to cover would be a good start. There are a lot of books in the world, but not all of them catch on with readers and even fewer get translated around the world. Top 10 most read books in the world based on number of books printed and sold over the last 50 years. The worlds most translated books the translation company. Most translators know that the bible is the most translated book ever. Lots of em have been printed through the centuries, but you may be surprised about which ones have been translated the most.
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