LEMBRANÇA DE PETROLINA: LITERATURA DE CORDEL (Lembrança das Cidades) (Portuguese Edition)
In 'Lembrança de Petrolina: Literatura de Cordel,' João Evódio Silva Cesário presents a collection celebrating the folk poetry tradition of Petrolina. Part of the Lembrança das Cidades series, this Portuguese edition revives the rhythmic tales and cultural essence of Brazil's sertão through vivid cordel verses, preserving regional heritage for new generations.
About This Book
Literatura de cordel is a cherished form of Brazilian folk literature, known for its rhythmic verses and pamphlets sold at markets. This book, part of the Lembrança das Cidades series, focuses on Petrolina, highlighting its local stories and traditions through cordel poetry.
Authored by João Evódio Silva Cesário, the work preserves the oral and written heritage of the sertão region, where cordel has long served as a medium for social commentary, humor, and historical recounting.
Readers will appreciate the book's role in documenting Petrolina's cultural identity, offering insights into the lives and landscapes that inspire these poetic narratives.
As a Portuguese edition, it invites audiences to engage with the authentic voices of Brazilian popular literature.
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