Description
In the drought-stricken backlands of northeastern Brazil, a downtrodden cattleman and his family are pushed to the edge of endurance as the sertão drains the land—and their hope—of everything it can. Moving through episodic days of hunger, uncertainty, and fragile shelter, they confront not only the relentless climate but also the social neglect that leaves the powerless with no real protection. With spare, minimalist prose and sharply observed dialogue, the novel turns their struggle into a searing portrait of dignity under pressure, where even small moments of care carry immense weight. Rooted in Graciliano Ramos’s intimate understanding of oppression and deprivation, this is a timeless indictment of inequality and a testament to resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Available Editions
paperback
de Gruyter GmbH, Walter
Published Jan 1, 1965
168 pages
ISBN: 9780292748330
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Details
First Published
1938
Language
por
Translation
From: por
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Barren Lives by Graciliano Ramos.