Abstract

This paper explores the practice of self-translation as both a creative and academic pursuit within the broader field of transcultural studies. Drawing from personal experience as a bilingual (English/Italian) writer and researcher, it examines self-translation’s motivations, processes, and outcomes. Anchored in theoretical frameworks and supported by research conducted during a sshrc-funded postdoctoral fellowship, the study investigates how self-translation shapes literary identity and fosters integration into diverse literary landscapes. The discussion also reflects on self-translation as a tool for creative augmentation, offering a multidimensional lens for interpreting bilingual texts.