Fionn Petch is a

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translator. He was born in Scotland, and lived for long periods in

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and

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. He has a

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in philosophy from the

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(UNAM). As a translator, he has translated fiction, poetry, drama and children's books. He also works on books and exhibition catalogues on art and architecture. Among noted translations are ''A Straggly Smile'' by Vanessa Saint Cyr, ''The Distance Between Us'' by

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and ''Fireflies'' by Luis Sagasti.Bio
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