Edge Effects Dark Fiction, Sinister Reality: A Conversation with Brenda Becette
Oct 9, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Brenda Becette, an acclaimed Argentinian author known for her award-winning collection La Parte Profunda, explores the powerful intersections of fiction, feminism, and environmentalism. She delves into how her dystopian narratives reflect real-world issues, with a focus on woman-centered stories as a form of defense against oppression. Brenda also shares her journey from short stories to novel writing and emphasizes the urgent need for art to provoke environmental consciousness.
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Prize Clarified Her Thematic Path
- Brenda Becette discovered a clear thematic path when her first story collection won the prize and was translated.
- The recognition helped her define a style focused on environmental and societal collapse.
Excerpts Show Dystopia Through Violence
- Brenda reads a vivid excerpt about a ritualized, violent future society and the survival of Octavio.
- The passage dramatizes bodily survival, communal rites, and environmental scarcity in her fiction.
Dystopia Is Becoming Reality
- Becette says dystopian fiction she wrote now resembles unfolding real-world trends.
- She warns that ideas once seen as fantasy are becoming politically visible and alarming.
