Livro Brasileiro

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 ...

Even though, many of the Brazilian movies are based on poverty, drug trafficking, and favelas, we could manage to find a few gems on the internet. The movies that we have shortlisted offer a different perspective on life in Brazil. Here is a list of the top four Brazilian movies we think will suit your taste or preference irrespective of what it is.   Cidade de Deus (2002)   This is one of the best Brazilian classics of our generation. In the film, a growth of organized crime can be witnessed in the suburb (the title of the movie) of Rio de Janeiro. The story is based on real events and showcases a time period between 60s and 80s. The thing that fascinates the most is the way cast is chosen. They are as a matter of fact residents of favelas. You should definitely add to your watchlist if you haven’t already.   Tropa De Elite / Elite Squad (2007)   This is regarded as an intense movie by many critics where you get to witness an astonishing look at Rio de Janeiro’s not...

When you think about Brazil, what comes to your mind first? Are its lush green forests and sunny beaches or busy cities and delicious food? Perhaps all of them! Many people learn Portuguese to visit this vacation country to spend quality time, while others learn the language to know more about its culture and communicate with native people. No matter for what reason you are learning to speak Portuguese fluently, you can improve your language skills by listening to Brazilian music online . But how can Brazilian songs help you improve your Portuguese? Read on: You start paying more attention to lyrics Your ears catch known phrases and words as soon as you listen to them. Once you develop your interest, you focus more on the song’s lyrics. You repeatedly listen to the same music and translate the lyrics into your native language to understand its meaning. Over time, you build a habit of finding the meanings of Portuguese words, which eventually improves your vocabulary. While you can ...