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Silvina Ocampo: The House Made of Sugar. Summary and analysis

Silvina Ocampo - La casa de azúcar - Imagen 2

Summary of “The House Made of Sugar “The House Made of Sugar” (La casa de azúcar) by Silvina Ocampo is a tale that, through a dense and suggestive narrative, poses a game of mirrors between reality and fiction, identity and transformation. The story, narrated in the first person by Cristina’s husband, a woman besieged by … Read more

Silvina Ocampo: The House Made of Sugar

Synopsis “The House Made of Sugar,” a short story by Silvina Ocampo, tells the story of a newlywed couple who move into a seemingly new house. The wife, Cristina, is a woman deeply affected by superstitions and phobias, significantly influencing her daily life. The husband, trying to appease these superstitions, hides the true history of … Read more