Escravos

Escravos

by Antônio Frederico de Castro Alves

A collection of poems that unveils the harrowing realities of slavery in 19th-century Brazil. Castro Alves, known as the 'Poet of Slaves,' fearlessly exposes the horrors endured by the enslaved, igniting a passionate plea for their liberation. Through his poignant verses, he immortalizes the struggles and aspirations of those silenced by oppression.

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