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A vivid novel about the solitary life of a peasant family in a harsh and unforgiving land, austerely told by a classic Brazilian writer.

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Graciliano Ramos is of the naturalistic tradition in the literature of Brazil, but this novel is not mere social protest. The author has a keen visual sense, and the reader becomes one with the part of the earth where Fabiano’s life unfolds.... Barren Lives is a moving novel, one to ponder on. * Library Journal *

Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • 1. A New Home
  • 2. Fabiano
  • 3. Jail
  • 4. Vitória
  • 5. The Younger Boy
  • 6. The Older Boy
  • 7. Winter
  • 8. Feast Day
  • 9. The Dog
  • 10. Accounts
  • 11. The Policeman in Khaki
  • 12. The Birds
  • 13. Flight

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A Paperback / softback by Graciliano Ramos, Ralph Edward Dimmick, Charles Umlauf

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    Publisher: University of Texas Press
    Publication Date: 01/01/1965
    ISBN13: 9780292701335, 978-0292701335
    ISBN10: 0292701330
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    A vivid novel about the solitary life of a peasant family in a harsh and unforgiving land, austerely told by a classic Brazilian writer.

    Trade Review
    Graciliano Ramos is of the naturalistic tradition in the literature of Brazil, but this novel is not mere social protest. The author has a keen visual sense, and the reader becomes one with the part of the earth where Fabiano’s life unfolds.... Barren Lives is a moving novel, one to ponder on. * Library Journal *

    Table of Contents
    • Introduction
    • 1. A New Home
    • 2. Fabiano
    • 3. Jail
    • 4. Vitória
    • 5. The Younger Boy
    • 6. The Older Boy
    • 7. Winter
    • 8. Feast Day
    • 9. The Dog
    • 10. Accounts
    • 11. The Policeman in Khaki
    • 12. The Birds
    • 13. Flight

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