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Grande Sertão: Veredas

The Devil to Pay in the Backlands
Book • 1956
The novel tells the story of Riobaldo, an aging jagunço, as he recounts his youth filled with violence, love, and philosophical musings.

Set in the harsh and beautiful landscape of the sertão, the narrative blends themes of destiny, free will, and the human condition.

Riobaldo’s story involves a complex relationship with Diadorim, a possible pact with the devil, and intense philosophical reflections on existence, love, and morality.

The book is known for its lyrical style, rich language, and vivid portrayal of the Brazilian backlands.

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Recomendado por Guilherme Santiago como leitura fundamental para qualquer pessoa que quer evoluir como ser humano.
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