“Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego”
“Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego” is a collection of short stories by Argentine author Mariana Enriquez. Published in 2016, the book explores themes of violence, social inequality, and the supernatural, often set against the backdrop of contemporary Argentina. The stories delve into the lives of women facing various forms of trauma and oppression.
The title story, “Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego,” addresses the phenomenon of women setting themselves on fire as a form of protest against domestic violence. Through haunting narratives, Enriquez captures the struggles and resilience of her characters, making the collection both unsettling and thought-provoking.