Brazil's folk-popular poetry - "a
literatura de cordel," - is perhaps the most important and
vibrant variant of poetry of the masses in western culture.
But not many people in the English-speaking world know much
about it.
Written by one of the most educated
scholars on the subject, Brazil's Folk-Popular Poetry - A
Literatura De Cordel goes back to the craft's origins in
Portugal in the 17th and 18th centuries and tells the story
of how it developed and found a place in the hearts and
minds of the people of Brazil.
Get ready to
discover: How Spain and France
influenced the poetry. Beautiful narrative poetry
from forgotten poets who deserve to be rediscovered.
How the "cordel" spread from northeastern Brazil
to the Amazon region, to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in the
South, and later to Brasilia. Why these poems are
still relevant today. And much more!
Become a fan of a poetry that documents religious beliefs,
views on national politics, and thoughts on morality.
