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“I feel possessive about stories I write in Spanish and so I usually end up translating those into English myself.” quote by Achy Obejas
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“I feel possessive about stories I write in Spanish and so I usually end up translating those into English myself.”

Achy Obejas

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.

Key Takeaway

Translate your work to preserve its voice.

Themes

language identity creativity

Mood

introspective creative

Type

personal literary

When to use this quote

  • literary work
  • bilingual publishing
  • personal essays

Key Concepts

translation self‑expression cultural bridge

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you translate your own work?
  • How does language affect storytelling?
A Different Perspective

Self‑translation may limit broader perspectives.

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