Must Read Authors: Keeping Up With Brazil’s Literary Scene
Navigating the imperialist discourse that stretched over three centuries, Brazilian literature has always been marked by tension between the mere incorporation of a European tradition and the attempt to reinforce a native coinage. Oscillating the two trends, the literature of Brazil has gradually moved away from a Eurocentric style of writing and strived toward finding a voice of its own. During its long colonial period that lasted until 1822, a number of poets and prose writers emerged in Brazil, which shaped its literary landscape. If you’re just venturing into the world of Brazilian literature, here are a few authors that you should add to your reading list. Joaquim Machado de Assis (1839-1908) A pioneer of Brazilian literature, Machado de Assis was a novelist, poet, playwright, and short-story writer. Critics often draw comparisons between the works of Machado de Assis and Laurence Sterne. These comparisons are typically based on inconsistencies in the narrative style, as was seen