Agustina Bazterrica's early horror stories: Latin American and feminine terror in "Diecinueve garras y un pájaro oscuro"

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This article discusses the early short stories of Argentine author Agustina Bazterrica, collected in the volume "Diecinueve garras y un pájaro oscuro" (Nineteen Claws and a Dark Bird). Following the massive success of her novel "Cadáver exquisito" (Tender Is the Flesh), this collection showcases the seeds of her horror and mystery universe. The stories explore themes of solitude, the body, femininity, and the city, delving into deep, strange, and terrifying places. The article highlights the Latin American and feminine perspective in Bazterrica's horror writing, examining how her early work established the foundations of her distinctive literary voice.

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