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Erica Durante
In this paper, the works of Argentinean writer Samanta Schweblin are explored, focusing on the concept of dissolved horror as a guiding framework. Dissolved horror describes a unique form of horror that goes beyond the typical extremes of gore and gothic imagery. Instead, it embraces an eerie, peculiar, and intimate lyrical dimension, prompting Schweblin to reshape semantics and challenge traditional narrative conventions in horror storytelling. To analyze Schweblin's aesthetic and poetic approach to dissolved horror, this article draws a parallel with the body of work by Mariana Enriquez. This comparative analysis sheds light on Schweblin's distinct narrative patterns, tropes, and strategies. I trace the literary trajectories of these two prominent writers, rooted in their individual experiences as adolescents exposed to the pervasive climate of fear and the haunting specter of shattered and vanished lives and bodies during the Argentinean military dictatorship. By delving into both authors' poetic affinities and unique creative paths, I aim to contribute to a more precise and thoughtful taxonomy that enables readers to fully comprehend the current and unparalleled Latin American feminine and feminist literary landscape.
