translation.

[senri]

Delita wanted to fly. She dreamed of flying. And she was very beautiful. If you could see the photo. Afterward, if you want, I'll show it to you. I'll pass it underneath the door. But only if you promise me that you won't get it dirty or tear it, it is the only one I have. She was gorgeous, Delita, everyone who knew her said that. And so

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[k_undertoe]

This...is a very interesting story. I like the depiction of substance of people here- how it was and how it is now, the different ways to be strong... the differences between men and women and how it was isn't how it is and how that has shaped people to become things.

Makes me think of how much of the past has been discarded as a sacrifice to progress and growth, but the substance of those things that are given up may be worth more than what it is traded for.

[senri]

This novel is great! I'm translating it for my topics in translation class, from Spanish - it's about this young man who attempts to mug an old woman, and she traps him in her bathroom instead and tells him... her history, and her mother's history. It's narrated by the old lady (whose name is Faila).

I'm really enjoying reading the piece, as well as translating it.