Mariana Enriquez in conversation with Sarah Hepola Presented by Hay Festival
Argentine author Mariana Enriquez discusses her latest work and the haunting themes that permeate her writing. Moderated by bestselling author and journalist Sarah Hepola, this conversation will delve into Enriquez’s new book, A Sunny Place for Shady People, along with her celebrated collections Things We Lost in the Fire and The Dangers of Smoking in Bed
Mariana Enriquez is known for her ability to weave horror and the supernatural with the stark realities of contemporary Argentine life. Her stories explore violence, death, and the dark undercurrents of society, offering readers a unique blend of literary horror and social commentary. In A Sunny Place for Shady People, she continues to push the boundaries of genre, and this conversation will offer insights into her creative process and the themes that drive her work.
Sarah Hepola, whose memoir Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget became a New York Times bestseller, will guide the discussion. With her experience in tackling complex and personal subjects, she is the perfect moderator to explore the depths of Enriquez’s dark and enthralling literary world.
This event is a must for fans of literary horror, those curious about contemporary Latin American fiction, and anyone interested in how stories can reflect and distort the realities we live in.
(Main Theatre)
Presented by: Hay Festival