"In Other Words" Quotes
A personal exploration of language, identity, and belonging as Jhumpa Lahiri immerses herself in the Italian language and culture.
nonfiction | 233 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
I wish to read more, to write more, to speak more. I want to learn to speak more intimately with the world, with myself.
Translation is the art of failure.
But translation is not only this, it’s also a rewriting.
Translation is the imperfect art of making imperfect art.
Writing in a new language is a journey, and I have to find my own way.
Language is also a dress I wear, a mask I put on.
Language is an instrument, a weapon, an extension of myself.
Writing in a foreign language is an act of courage.
Words are my weapon, and my refuge.
The language of my writing has always been a language of exile.
