Junior, Itamar Viera
Crooked Plow (Verso Fiction)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839766404
- author:
- Junior, Itamar Viera
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Native American & Aboriginal, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Deep in Brazil's neglected hinterland, two sisters discover an ancient knife beneath their grandmother's bed. Its power is both mystifying and terrifying, and its effects are felt for generations to come. This powerful story explores the lives of subsistence farmers in one of Brazil's poorest regions, three generations after the abolition of slavery, delving into themes of family, spirituality, slavery and its aftermath, and political struggle. The knife becomes a symbol of the violence and transformation that shape their lives, binding them together forever. Translated by Johnny Lorenz, this captivating tale is both fantastical and realist, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of human experience. A gripping and thought-provoking novel, "Crooked Plow" is a masterful exploration of the human condition, set against the rich backdrop of Brazil's history and culture.
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