Mário de Andrade was a central figure in Brazilian modernism, credited with shaping modern Brazilian poetry. A true polymath, his work spanned poetry, novels, musicology, and art criticism, and he was instrumental in the influential Week of Modern Art in 1922 that revolutionized Brazilian arts. Andrade's impact as a scholar and essayist, particularly in ethnomusicology, extended far beyond Brazil's borders. He was a driving force in bringing Brazilian art and literature into artistic modernity.
"This is the first English translation of the queer mulatto Brazilian modernist's humorous account of a three-month voyage to the Amazon that prompts him to rethink his ingrained Eurocentrism, explore Indigenous cultures, and struggle to put into words the grandeur of the now-endangered landscape"-- Provided by publisher
A brilliant new translation of the Brazilian modernist epic that aims to capture the country's complex identity.