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146 months ago

Barbara Cochran (a guest user) asked this question:

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145 months ago

Margarita Viada   wrote:

a strict and unremitting literary work

My comment:

This would be my suggestion. Good luck, Barbara

146 months ago

Margarita Viada   wrote:

a rigorous and tough literary work

My comment:

"Estricto" and "infatigable" usually qualify A PERSON, not a work -in Spanish, I mean.

Hope it helps.

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146 months ago

María González, M.A. English   wrote:

that it all came down to my perfectionistic, endless writing.

My comment:

Barbara,

Not being a native speaker, and judging by the provided context, here's my suggestion. Hope it helps a bit.

Happy weekend!, -M

146 months ago

María González, M.A. English   wrote:

a strict (harsh) and untiring literary work

146 months ago

Víctor Zamorano   wrote:

an strict and tireless literary work

My comment:

I don't see where is the problem; am I missing something?

Comments by other colleagues on this answer:

146 months ago

   wrote:

Yes, you are missing something. This is a phrase that does not call for a literal translation. That's why I entered the question.

146 months ago

Víctor Zamorano   wrote:

Ah, hehehe... in Spanish it sounds like a completely normal phrase, not an expression or something like that, nothing special. So I don't know, maybe an English mothertongue...

146 months ago

Víctor Zamorano   wrote:

Hi, Victor. I think it has more to do with the work being "demanding".