“Eight Meters” by Juan Carlos Cortázar

“Eight Meters” is a translation of “Ocho metros,” a short story by Santiago de Chile–based Peruvian writer Juan Carlos Cortázar from the collection El inmenso desvío. The story was published online in Words Without Borders’ 11th annual queer issue. Translated from Spanish.

Founded in 2003, Words Without Borders expands cultural understanding through the translation, publication, and promotion of the finest contemporary international literature.