development of drama translation field in pahlavi ii(1941—1979)

This study, through the theoretical framework of bourdieu’s sociology, examines the development of drama translation field in an iranian context. pahlavi ii was a period of profound social, cultural, economic and political changes, which saw the structural transformation of iran from an underdeveloped country into a developing society. the last two decades of pahlavi ii were the heyday of the drama translation. this diachronic study draws on archival material, following a socio-historical path, in order to reveal the roles of translators, artistic events, the state policies, and modernization of iran to explain drama translation field development. the result of the research shows that this field was strengthened through the participation and cooperation of the state. the state offered opportunities to the participants and agents for agency. accordingly, this period witnessed the homology between various agents and socio-cultural institutions which made the development of the field possible. in addition, drama translation developed from translating for stage to translating for page. all these technically enhanced the visibility and recognition of drama translation field and the value of this literary genre.