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Marta Borraz discusses novel Las leopardas and HIV stigma
Author Marta Borraz, winner of the Tusquets Editores de Novela prize, has released her new novel, ‘Las leopardas’. The work is inspired by the real-life story of her aunt, Paloma, a woman from Aragon who died of HIV.
Borraz noted that it took thirty years to write the story, as she required time to research the experiences of women during that era and to seek permission from her family members. The novel aims to portray the protagonist, Clara, as a luminous and vital character rather than a figure of pure drama, fulfilling a request from Borraz’s aunt.
The author highlights that the book addresses the stigma surrounding HIV, specifically focusing on heterosexual women who contracted the disease—a demographic often overlooked in literature compared to gay men or intravenous drug users. Borraz emphasizes the need to eliminate the sense of guilt associated with the illness.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] It took Borraz thirty years to write the story. cla.ca · www.larazon.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The novel is inspired by the life of Borraz’s aunt, Paloma. cla.ca · www.larazon.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marta Borraz won the Tusquets Editores de Novela prize for her book ‘Las leopardas’. cla.ca · www.larazon.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The protagonist, Clara, is a fictionalized version of Borraz’s aunt. www.larazon.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The book addresses the lack of literary focus on heterosexual women who contracted HIV. cla.ca