I don't think the world will destroy itself in a nuclear cataclysm. On the contrary, we have the capacity to save ourselves and save the planet, and we will use it.
Isabel AllendeRead
I'm a writer. In Latin America, they say I'm a Latin-American writer because I also write in Spanish and my books are translated, but I am an American citizen and my books are published here, so I'm also an American writer.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Isabel Allende expresses her dual identity as both a Latin-American and American writer, bridging cultures through her work.
In this quote, Isabel Allende articulates the complex nature of identity in a globalized world, where cultural categorizations can coexist. She highlights her role as a writer who transcends geographical and linguistic boundaries, embracing both her Latin-American heritage and her American citizenship, ultimately reflecting the rich tapestry of her literary contributions.
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WriterIdentityCultureLanguageLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about multiculturalism at a literary festival.
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I never try to convey a message, I just want to tell a story. Why that story in particular? I have no idea, but I have learned to surrender to the muse. I become obsessed with a theme or with certain stories; they haunt me for years, and finally, I write them.
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My life is about ups and downs, great joys and great losses.
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I'm interested in people who have to overcome obstacles, people who are not sheltered by the umbrella of the establishment, marginals.
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All summer, I read fiction because you must read for the pleasure and beauty of it, and not only for research. I don't read thrillers, romance or mystery, and I don't read self-help books because I don't believe in shortcuts and loopholes.
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