Possessive Quote by Achy Obejas
“I feel possessive about stories I write in Spanish and so I usually end up translating those into English myself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal essay, 2014
The author feels a strong personal claim over stories written in Spanish, leading to self-translation into English.
In simple terms: He translates his own Spanish stories to English because of personal ownership.
Translate your work to preserve its voice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- literary work
- bilingual publishing
- personal essays
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you translate your own work?
- How does language affect storytelling?
Self‑translation may limit broader perspectives.