"Casa Tomada" is a short story written by Argentine author Julio Cortázar. The story was first published in 1946 in the literary magazine "Los Anales de Buenos Aires."
The story follows the lives of two siblings, Irene and her brother. Their ancestral home is gradually taken over by an unknown force, which they refer to as "la presencia" (the presence). As the presence expands and claims more and more rooms in the house, Irene and her brother are forced to flee, leaving behind everything they own.
"Casa Tomada" is often seen as a reflection of the political and social instability in Latin America during the mid-20th century. The story has been analyzed for its themes of loss, displacement, and the fear of the unknown.
The term "casa tomada" literally translates to "taken house" or "occupied house." It has since become a widely used phrase in Spanish to describe a place that has been taken over or occupied by an unknown force.
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