Aluisio Azevedo

The Slum

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ISBN 13:: 9780195121872
author:: Aluisio Azevedo
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press, USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 141mm X 210mm
Genre:: Books
Condition:: New
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The Slum A Novel by Aluísio Azevedo is a deeply insightful and powerful portrayal of Brazilian society. First published in 1890, this novel has become one of the most widely read and critically acclaimed works ever written about Brazil. Azevedo's masterpiece weaves together two intersecting story lines, exploring themes of passion, greed, and social hierarchy. The narrative follows a complex web of relationships between immigrants from Portugal, who are drawn to Brazil for different reasons. One is driven by the promise of wealth and prestige, while the other seeks stability and security in the tropical climate. Through its vivid characters and nuanced portrayal of economic and racial tensions, The Slum offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.

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