Capturing the Spirit of a Text

And there’s something uniquely rewarding about translating literature, where every choice carries weight. Recently, I’ve been working on a classic Spanish novel that grapples with themes of identity and exile. The challenge lies in honoring the original tone while making it resonate with contemporary readers. How do you find balance in your translations?

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