Description
In the vibrant Brazilian town of Ilhéus during its prosperous cacao boom of 1925, tradition clashes with the winds of change. When a desperate café owner hires a beautiful, free-spirited migrant worker named Gabriela, his life and the town's rigid social order are irrevocably altered. Through her enchanting presence and unconventional spirit, Gabriela becomes an unlikely catalyst for transformation, challenging the established norms and desires of those around her. Jorge Amado masterfully weaves a lusty, satirical, and deeply entertaining tale of love, social upheaval, and the enduring power of the human spirit against a rich backdrop of Brazilian life.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Sep 12, 2006
448 pages
ISBN: 9780307276650
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Details
First Published
1958
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon by Jorge Amado.