The problem of equivalece in translation of literary texts

This article discusses the relationship between translator and the process of translation. The problem of equivalence; types of equivalence are examined. It also elaborates the role of a translator in intercultural communication. Translation is not exchange of words from one language to another, it is a process of communication in a social context. Whether it is an oral (simultaneous) or literary translation, the role of the translator, his level of knowledge and skills are important.