A great short story, quick read by Agustín Cadena and my translation, here:
https://cagibilit.com/the-death-of-pirate-la-muerte-del-pirata-agustin-cadena/
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Enjoyed that little diversion. Thanks.
Nice and gritty. Reminds me a bit of Calvino’s “Marcovaldo,” whose hero is also tough with a gentle streak and haunted imagination….
Long day. Misspelled my own name!
Thanks, Pat. I like the way this one slips from macho bullshit, to regret and admission of guilt, to fear.
Dear Pat, Warmest congratulations on this superb translation of a superb short story. Cadena is one of Mexico’s finest short story writers, ever. It makes my day to see his writing in translation.