Crooked Plow: A Novel

“This is Vieira Junior’s first novel. He has published a collection of stories, and has since come out with a second novel. He comes to this from an academic background; his doctoral research focused on the ongoing struggles of the quilombolas, the African-Brazilian communities organised by escaped slaves and their descendants. Crooked Plow is a vivid tale which won many of the major literary awards in Brazil and became a bestseller. It offers a unique window into a world where the legacy of resistance and the fight for land rights weave through the personal and collective narratives of its characters. At the same time, it also reflects the global struggle for environmental preservation, social justice, and cultural identity.” Read more...

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