Set the scene.
Born Ġużeppi Barbara in Bormla, he took the name Valentin Vinċenz when he entered the Dominicans. Translation became a major part of his work.
Here’s the twist.
He translated religious texts and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar into Maltese. In 1974 he left Malta for Australia, where his literary work continued.
Why it still matters.
In Sydney he contributed to Maltese-language broadcasting on SBS. His story follows a language travelling with its speakers, through books, theatre and radio.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.