The best books of the entire human history are also the most translated copies across the world. Today, the worlds most translated book is the bible. The most translated website in the world ever the official website for the jehovahs witnesses is currently the most translated website in the world. The most translated documents in history itc translations.
Jan 15, 2021 so becoming one of the most translated books of all time takes some talent. The single most translated short story in the history of african writing, which was written by ngugi wa thiongo in 2012 and published in translation by various publishing houses around the world including jalada africa and seagull books. Jan 26, 2021 the bible is the most translated book, the most printed book, the most read book in the world today, and in the history of the world. The little prince is now the mosttranslated book in the. The graph presents data on most translated books in the world as of 2015. This comprises of a list of literary works including novels, plays, series, collections of poems or short stories, and essays and other forms of literary nonfiction sorted by. The christian bible has been translated into 2,400 of the worlds 6,800 languages recognized by sil, international summer institute of linguistics. It is the most read and most sold book in the world.
Wikipedia, meanwhile, has an impressive 301 language editions. It is, to date, the most translated text in the world. One of the few science fiction books on the list, twenty thousand leagues under the sea tells the story of three visitors to a world under the sea filled with mystery and adventure. In april 2017, the little prince became the most translated book in the world with 300 translations after being translated into hassanya, which is a north african variant of arabic. Which makes it the first most translated book in the world, breaking all records. Top 10 most translated books in the world pickwriters. In april 2017, the little prince became the most translated book in the world with 300 translations after being translated into hassanya, which is a north african. Most translated books best, greatest of everything. If we were to ask you what the most translated book in the world might be, youd likely get it right. However, we wanted to share some exciting news the website now has content available in a staggering 1,000 languages, including 100 sign languages. But if these books are to be enjoyed all around the world they need to be translated into different languages first.
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 surprising that this text received the number 1 spot on this list. Here is a peek at some of the most widely translated books ever. 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. With 469 translations, its easily the most translated text in human history. It was written in the 1920s in french, and this was one of the most popular comics to come out of europe. This is a list of literary works including novels, plays, series, collections of poems or short stories, and essays and other forms of literary nonfiction sorted by the number of languages they have been translated into. The worlds ten most translated authors translation. The most translated website in the world 2021 owogram. In celebration of a month replete with world literature, vulture has a. So becoming one of the most translated books of all time takes some talent. Originally published in french in 1942 and translated into 382 languages and dialects, the story of the little prince is quite unique for being one of the best selling and most translated literature works at the same time in the world to date. Paulo coelho explains how the alchemist went from flop. Yes, the bible is undoubtedly the most translated book.
For instance, name a culture on the planet that doesnt love a good story. The bible the christian religious doctrine which was originally written in hebrew the language of the jews is the most translated book in the. If to envision the most translated website in the world, the first idea that comes to mind is that this website must be some widely known social media network like facebook, a global trade platform like amazon, or wikipedia. The number of translations the books has had ranges from abkhaz to zulu. The story of the pilot who crashed his plane into the desert and runs into a little prince who travels the planets has now captivated several generations imaginations. Whichever way you look at it, continues to be the world s most translated website. Jun 17, 2020 believe it or not, the official website for the jehovahs witnesses is actually the most translated website in the world.
The bible is the bestselling book of the year, every year, says a report in the new yorker magazine. Yet, several books have the distinction of being translated into various languages worldwide. However, in this route and relation of a book and a reader. Their books are translated into several languages so that people can get the advantage of their work. Mar 08, 2021 with translated works comprising about 3% of the books released in the united states, it is a major achievement to have a book translated into even one language. The christian bible has been translated into 2,400 of the world s 6,800 languages recognized by sil, international summer institute of linguistics. The most translated book in the world after the holy bible. Other religious books and documents are also listed among the world s most translated publications, such as those of jehovahs. No matter what country, community, race, or culture the reader belongs, good books have the power to touch the soul of any reader. Jun 11, 2014 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 surprising that this text received the number 1 spot on this list. But for those looking for something useful for language learning, the bible can be a daunting resource.
Oct 07, 2017 one of the worlds mosttranslated books, about a unique school. The 15 best books in translation in the past five years, including fiction from olga. With portions of it being translated into 3,384 languages, the holy bible is the most translated text in the world. Its been translated into nearly 400 languages and it remains a beloved choice of many parents due to the exciting adventures of a wooden boy pinocchio, his father, and his friends. Bridges by didier cornille, translated from french by yolanda stern broad. A new milestone for the world s most translated website. This is an amazing game available for both ios and android devices developed by betta games. How many of the worlds most translated books have you read. Available in 174 languages, it is the 6th most translated book of all time. List of most translated individual authors wikipedia. For those of you who arent familiar with the tao te ching, this is the second most translated book in the world after the bible and it was written more than 2500 years ago by this wise chinese man called lao tzu. Infographic about the most translated books in the world. On the basis of research in the library of congress, 10 of literatures most translated authors have been identified.
Its also been translated into 80 different languages, setting the guinness world record for the most translated book by any living author. Oct 19, 2015 the bible remains the worlds most translated book, with at least one book now available in a staggering 3,312 languages. With 469 translations, its easily the most translated. Apr 03, 2018 49 mosttranslated authors from around the world humankind may have its differences, but we all have a lot in common when you think about the big picture. Most translated books best, greatest of everything ranked. The bible has been translated into more than 3300 words. The original text that was written in hebrew, aramaic, and greek has approximately 611,000 words. And when you delve into the list of the most translated individual works, you will find these five cult classic childrens books. Le petit prince, or the little prince in its english version, is the most beloved childrens book of all time, and it has the translations to prove it. The top 10 most translated books in the world eurotrad. 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. Weve excluded religious texts, though its worth noting that the bible is the most translated text in the world by a huge margin.
Apart from being the most translated book in the world, the bible also holds the record for being the most read and bought book to date. Books with the most translations worldwide 2015 statista. Excluding religious books, the little prince is the most translated book in the world. The 20 most translated texts in history ingco international. The number of translations of her books is astonishing 7236. According to guinness world records as of 1995, the bible is the bestselling book of all time, with an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed. Written by carlo collodi, this book is a novel that most children in the world have read.
Mar 03, 2021 the holy bible is among the first and one of the most translated books of all time. As of 2019, the little prince has been translated into 425 languages and dialects. Ancient wisdom from the second most translated book in the. The alchemist was first published in 1988 and was written by, portuguese author, paulo coelho. Five most translated books of the world languageoasis blog.
This is the most translated, most read and most sold book of all time. The bibleunique book, distributed more than any other. Being perhaps one of the most popular publications of bible stories for children, the book also remains one of the most translated books in the world. The most translated works of all time one hour translation. Jun 18, 20 the number one, most translated book in known history is the bible. At least one book of the bible has been translated into 2,883 languages.
Coelho believes it was the universe conspiring to help him. White is now the third most translated author in the entire history of literature. At least some of the bible is available in the languages spoken by over 90 percent of the human family. It has been translated into 3384 languages till now. Currently, she holds the guinness world record as the most translated author globally as verified by the guinness world record adjudicators on 7 march 2017. Since the publication of the alchemist, coelho has produced. Jun 23, 2015 originally written in biblical languages of hebrew, aramaic, and greek, the bible has been translated into 531 languages as of 2014. Since its first publication, the book has sold over 150 million copies. The beloved childrens tale of the little wooden boy has been translated into more than 260 languages since it was first published in 1883.
The 12 most translated books across the world small. 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. Apr 22, 2020 the holy bible with portions of it being translated into 3,384 languages, the holy bible is the most translated text in the world. Jan 20, 2021 today the most translated book in the world is the bible, transposed into 2,883 languages. Dec 10, 2012 the good thing is that most popular books are translated into other languages, to increase their readership and make more readers appreciate them across continents. The entire book is available in 554 languages, which is more than any other book.
However, all of these guesses are wrong and pretty far from the right. According to itc global translations, the number one, most translated book in known history is the bible. The worlds ten most translated authors translation excellence. List of literary works by number of translations wikipedia. Nov 06, 2019 the book has sold, by coelhos count, roughly 35 million copies, and is now the most translated book in the world by any living author.
Jan 15, 2021 le petit prince, or the little prince in its english version, is the most beloved childrens book of all time, and it has the translations to prove it. The little prince becomes worlds most translated book, excluding religious works. Aside from the bible, with 475 translations for the whole bible and 112 translations for the quran, the most translated literary works are the wellknown classics, old and new. It has taken position over pinocchio, which is the world s most famous fiction series. It was originally written in portuguese but soon went on to become one of the most translated books in the world, eventually becoming an international bestseller. The bible, the most translated book in the world and its. Jan 02, 2019 on unescos list of the most translated authors in world history, youll find names of renowned childrens book writers such as astrid lindgren, h. In whole or in part, the bible has been translated into more than 2,400 languages.
The quran is also widely reported to be one of the most printed and distributed books worldwide. The 12 most translated books across the world gmrt blog. A canadian translator named powell alexander janulus holds the current guinness world record for speaking the most languages. The little prince, pinocchio and andersens fairy tales are the three most translated books in the world to celebrate world book day, 7brands inc. The new testament is available in 2,191 languages, while the old and new testaments together can be read in 670 languages. The most translated book in the world puzzle page answers. Nov 30, 2016 the best books of the entire human history are also the most translated copies across the world. Aug 27, 2015 this book has been translated into about ninetysix languages.
Ten of the most translated books across the globe ulatus. Even more impressive, parts of the bible have been translated into 2,932 languages. The worlds most translated books the translation company. Paulo coelho explains how the alchemist went from flop to. Check out our infographic to discover which books have been translated the most worldwide. The bible remains the worlds most translated book, with at least one book now available in a staggering 3,312 languages. In 2015 her most translated book, steps to christ, was available in more than 165 languages. First written in english in 1978 by one of the biggest jehovahs witnesses societies in the u.
The christian bible has been translated into 2,400 of the world s 6,800 languages re. As of august 2020, the website is available in more than 1,000 languages, specifically in 1,024 languages from abaknon to zulu, with more than 100 different sign languages. This book became the bestseller, but it is lesserknown today. Here, we compiled a list of 10 of the books that have been spread the furthest. Wikipedia lists rhapsody of realities as second most translated book in the world, second only to the bible, in the list of literary works by number of translations. There are approximately 611,000 words in the original text, written in hebrew, aramaic, and greek. Dec 23, 2019 the bible has been translated into more than 3300 words. According to ingco international, a translation agency, the most translated book in the world is the bible. Top 8 most translated books in the world updated 2021. Sep 22, 2016 the most translated book in history is the bible. Worlds most translated books harry clark translation.
Thankfully, we can easily find some of the world s most popular books translated into numerous languages around the world. Its only been two months since our last update of this article. And yet, that brazilian publisher still cannot explain what made him take a chance on coelho and the book. Most translated author, same book guinness world records. If you are stuck and looking for help then look no further. Jan 27, 2021 on this page you will find the the most translated book in the world word craze answer and solution. What is the worlds most translated website in 2020.
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