Contos de Lima Barreto

Contos de Lima Barreto

by Lima Barreto

"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 struggles of marginalized communities. Barreto's writing style is characterized by its realism, colloquialism, and sharp wit.

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