Mariana Enríquez
Mariana Enríquez
b. 1973 · From Argentina- Books
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Mariana Enríquez was born in 1973 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and holds a degree in Communication Studies from the National University of La Plata. A journalist and columnist for the newspaper Página/12, she is a leading voice of the "new Argentine narrative" and is known internationally for horror-inflected fiction that draws on Argentina's dictatorship-era trauma.
Her novel Nuestra parte de noche (Our Share of Night) won the Herralde Novel Prize in 2019, and her work — including the story collection Things We Lost in the Fire — has been translated into more than twenty languages.
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Mariana Enríquez is widely recognized for her distinctive blend of horror and literary fiction, often exploring themes of social inequality, political violence, and the macabre in contemporary Argentina. Her work frequently features a unique gothic sensibility rooted in Latin American folklore and urban legends.
For readers new to Mariana Enríquez, "Things We Lost in the Fire" is an excellent starting point, as it is a collection of short stories that showcases her signature style and thematic concerns. It provides a comprehensive introduction to her unique voice before diving into her longer works.
Mariana Enríquez won the prestigious Premio Herralde de Novela for her novel "Nuestra parte de noche" (Our Share of Night). This award is one of the most important literary prizes in the Spanish-speaking world.
Her novel "Nuestra parte de noche" (Our Share of Night) has been optioned for a television series adaptation. This project is currently in development.