Marrying Nature and Humanity: A Review of Missal by Cruz e Sousa Author: Cruz e Sousa Main Characters: The Narrator, The Nature, The Soul, Beauty, Spirit, and Truth A gentle fall of the leaves. An echo through the branches. The sibilance of the water dancing to its own rhythm. This is how we’re introduced to … Read more
A Reflective Journey through Nature and Humanity in “Lyric Poems” by Gregório de Matos Author: Gregório de Matos Main Characters: Nature, Time, Love, God, Man, Human Emotion Gregório de Matos’ “Lyric Poems” is not just a collection of poetry, but a journey that walks us through the realms of nature and humanity, two of my … Read more
A Review of “Lira of Twenty Years” – A Poetry Collection That Explores Human Emotions and Nature Author: Álvares de Azevedo Main Characters: The Poet, Death, Love, Time, Sorrow, and Hope In my hands, I hold a poetic journey through the exploration of human emotions and nature, a book titled “Lira of Twenty Years.” Penned … Read more
Excerpts from the World – A Review Author: Manoel de Barros Main Characters: The Painter, The Puppeteer, The Biologist, The Farmer, The Poet and Mother Nature. In “Excerpts from the World” , renowned author Manoel de Barros takes us on an unforgettable journey through the eyes of his fascinating characters to the heart of nature. … Read more
Book Review: “Evocations” by Cruz e Sousa When picking up the book “Evocations,” I took a journey into the heart of nature and the depths of the human spirit, all woven together with masterful literature by the Brazilian poet Cruz e Sousa. Author: Cruz e Sousa Main Characters: The Speaker, Nature, The Reader, Humankind, Love, … Read more
A Review of “Epigrams” by Gregório de Matos Author: Gregório de Matos Main Characters: The Poet Himself, the City of Salvador, the Church, Society, Love, Nature “Epigrams”, a collection of poetry by Gregório de Matos, allows us a glimpse into 17th-century Brazil, particularly the city of Salvador, viewed through the satirical and keen eyes of … Read more
Book Review: Copper Penny by Cora Coralina Author: Cora Coralina Main Characters: Penny Copper, Jane, Rose, Charles, Mrs. Thompson, and Thomas I recently had the pleasure of reading ‘Copper Penny’, by the remarkable Cora Coralina. In the world of literary fiction, Cora is a beacon of brilliance whose work impeccably mirrors the complexity and beauty … Read more
“Compendium for the Impossible” by Manoel de Barros: A Rich Tapestry of Emotional and Natural Connections Author: Manoel de Barros Main Characters: The Protagonist, The Antagonist, The Supporter, The Observer, The Innocent, and The Dreamer. There is a magnetic quality to Manoel de Barros’ “Compendium for the Impossible“, one that draws in the reader and … Read more
Discovering the Intricate Facets of “Claro Enigma” by Carlos Drummond de Andrade Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade Main Characters: The Poet, Time, Love, Nature, Human Suffering, and God As an ardent nature enthusiast and literature buff, I have always been inclined toward exploring literary masterpieces that provide a deeper insight into the human-nature relationship. One … Read more
Book Review: “Broquéis” by Cruz e Sousa Author: João da Cruz e Sousa Main Characters: The Poet, Love, Woman, Black Slave, among others characters embodying concepts and emotions Today I’ll be exploring the rich tapestry of Cruz e Sousa’s seminal work “Broquéis”. A Brazilian symbolist poet, Cruz e Sousa challenges conventional depictions of human relationships, … Read more
