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Lifetime: 1881 - 1922 Passed: ≈ 102 years ago

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Writer

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Lima Barreto

Books by Lima Barreto

Contos de Lima Barreto

Satire Fiction Political Science

Poverty Social criticism Modernism Republican Brazil Bohemianism

"Contos de Lima Barreto" is a collection of short stories by Brazilian writer Lima Barreto. The stories offer a critical portrayal of the social and political landscape of early 20th-century Brazil, exploring themes such as poverty, race, and the str...

Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma

Satire Political Science Drama Novel

Nationalism Love Tragedy Idealism Politics Satire Society Madness social commentary Brazil Irony Positivism

Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma é uma obra satírica e crítica que explora as complexidades do nacionalismo brasileiro no início do século XX. Através da história de Policarpo Quaresma, um homem idealista que se dedica à causa da pátria, Lima Barreto...

Histórias e sonhos: contos

Fiction Political Science

Politics Social criticism Humor Class Struggle Brazilian Literature Race relations

This collection of short stories by Lima Barreto, a renowned Brazilian author, presents a sharp critique of Brazilian society and politics. Barreto's writing often explored issues of race, class, and social injustice. This collection is a valuable in...