María Fernanda Ampuero is a contemporary writer whose work delves into the intricacies of identity and belonging. Her prose is characterized by its sharp observation and emotional depth, offering readers a profound exploration of the human condition. Through her stories, she navigates themes of displacement and cultural negotiation, revealing the universal struggles of those finding their place in the world. Ampuero's unique voice resonates with a powerful blend of vulnerability and resilience, making her a significant figure in modern literature.
"Cockfight is the debut short story collection by Ecuadorian writer María Fernanda Ampuero. Over thirteen stories, Cockfight explores the brutality and everyday violence contained in the structures of home, family, gender, and class in twenty-first-century Latin America"--
This acclaimed short story collection by a groundbreaking voice in contemporary Latin American literature confronts machismo, inequity, and violence.