A Review of “Last Sonnets” by Cruz e Sousa Author: Cruz e Sousa Main Characters: The Sonnets, Nature, Emotion, Deafness, Silence, Darkness “Last Sonnets” by Cruz e Sousa is a collection of profound and soul-stirring poems. Each sonnet holds the power to evoke myriad emotions in the reader while acting as a mirror to the … Read more
I-Juca Pirama by Gonçalves Dias: A Study in Nature, Identity and Human Interactions Author: Antônio Gonçalves Dias Main Characters: I-Juca Pirama, Tocantin, The Old Tupi, Six War Chiefs When we think of dramatic narratives that unravel in the heart of nature and character interactions infused with deep emotional currents, “I-Juca Pirama” is a work that … Read more
A Symphony of Emotions: Reviewing Dickinson’s “I Felt a Funeral in My Brain” Author: Emily Dickinson Main Characters: The Narrator, Grief, Mind, Reason, Silence, Solitude The Exploration of Inner Turmoil As I delve into Emily Dickinson’s poem “I Felt a Funeral in My Brain“, immediately, I’m met with the powerful imagery of a funeral taking … Read more
“Hope is the Thing with Feathers” by Emily Dickinson: A Review Author: Emily Dickinson Main Characters: With this particular poem, the main character is not a person but an abstraction – Hope, which is personified as a bird. In the tranquil realms of literature, I find solace. Poetry, to me, is the essence of expression, … Read more
Book Review of ‘Hiding Places of Time’ by Mario Quintana Author: Mario Quintana Main Characters: Protagonist, Memory, Time, Childhood, Old Age, Death The magic of Mario Quintana’s “Hiding Places of Time” is hidden in the simple yet profound exploration of humanity and existence. This poetry collection is a quiet yet resonant reflection on the transient … Read more
“Hallucinated São Paulo” by Mário de Andrade: A Comprehensive Review Author: Mário de Andrade Main Characters: The narrator, Bento, Severina, Dom Casmurro, Dona Gloria, and José Dias I’ve had the pleasure of immersing myself in the intricate layers of Mário de Andrade’s “Hallucinated São Paulo,” a literary work of art pervaded by the human relations, … Read more
Feeling of the World: An Intimate Review of Carlos Drummond de Andrade’s Masterpiece Before delving into an exploration of this incredible book, let’s acquaint ourselves with its context. Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade Main Characters: The Poet, The World, Hope, Grief, Love, and The City “Feeling of the World”, by acclaimed Brazilian author Carlos Drummond … Read more
