Description
Yuri Herrera's *A Silent Fury* is a powerful and concise exploration of the devastating El Bordo mine fire that occurred in Pachuca, Mexico, in 1920. Through a blend of historical reconstruction and impassioned prose, Herrera delves into the tragedy that befell the mining community, focusing on the silenced voices and the enduring impact of loss. This slim yet profound work questions who controls historical narratives, particularly those of suffering, and offers a poignant reflection on memory, grief, and the reclamation of buried pasts. Herrera masterfully reconstructs the event, hinting at the horrors faced by survivors and the profound sorrow of the women left behind, transforming a historical incident into a timeless meditation on human resilience and the making of history.
Available Editions
paperback
And Other Stories
Published Jan 1, 2020
120 pages
ISBN: 9781911508786
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
Translation
From: spa
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