Discovering Isaac Babel. (Essential Books).(Brief Article)

From: World Literature Today | Date: June 22, 2001| Author: Ortolano, Glauco; Scliar, Moacyr | Copyright information

TWO [BRAZILIAN] AUTHORS have captured the hearts and minds of the youth of my generation: Erico Verissimo (1905-75) and Jorge Amado (1912-2000), who only recently passed away. As an avid reader, I have always been enchanted by the works of these writers for their superb narrative skills. Furthermore, I have had some personal reasons to read their works as well. Verissimo lived in my hometown, Porto Alegre, and the city was always present in his novels. He also wrote about Rio Grand...

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