Description

In this luminous novel, Pedro Archanjo—an outspoken mulatto man shaped by hardship and resolve—moves through a world that repeatedly tests his dignity. As he confronts the prejudice embedded in everyday life, his journey becomes both a personal quest for meaning and a wider reckoning with the social forces that try to limit him. Blending vivid character work with the energy of lived experience, the story illuminates how community, faith, and resilience can transform suffering into purpose. With its richly textured, humanist storytelling, the book echoes the author’s distinctive ability to turn social critique into unforgettable, compassionate narrative.

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paperback

University of Wisconsin Press

Published Mar 24, 2003

396 pages

ISBN: 9780299186449

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Details

First Published

1969

Language

por

Translation

From: por

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Tent of Miracles by Jorge Amado.

Racism/Discrimination