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Jorge Amado

    August 10, 1912 – August 6, 2001

    Jorge Amado, the most renowned of modern Brazilian writers, dedicated his extensive literary output primarily to the impoverished, urban Black and mulatto communities of Bahia. His style, characterized by rich, vivid portrayals and a strong social conscience, delves into the heart of Brazilian culture. Amado masterfully captures the daily lives, passions, and dreams of these communities, often with a subtle humor and a profound understanding of human nature. His works, translated into numerous languages and frequently adapted for film and television, offer readers a compelling glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Brazil.

    Jorge Amado
    Captains of the Sands
    Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
    Tieta
    Gabriela
    Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon
    Bahia. Mystery Land
    • 2024

      Kapitáni pieskov

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      V najpredávanejšej knihe veľkého brazílskeho modernistu Jorgea Amada Kapitáni pieskov spoznávame osudy bandy opustených chlapcov, žijúcich v starom sklade na pláži. Keďže sa ocitli na ulici, sú nútení postarať sa sami o seba a živia sa podvodmi a krádežami. Spoločnosť ich vníma ako hrozbu, pátra po nich polícia, chcú ich pozatvárať do nápravných ústavov, kde bujnie nespravodlivosť, tyrania a násilie. Kniha o chudobe, beznádeji a zúfalej túžbe po láske, ale aj o sile priateľstva a opojnom pocite slobody v uliciach čarovnej Bahie, ktorá je dnes rovnako aktuálna ako pri prvom vydaní v roku 1937.

      Kapitáni pieskov
    • 2013

      VIOLENT LAND THE

      • 333 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.8(43)Add rating

      From the great Brazilian author, an exotic tale of greed, madness, and a dispute between two powerful families over land on the cocoa-rich coast of Bahia A Penguin Classic The siren song of the lush, cocoa-growing forests of Bahia lures them all—the adventurers, the assassins, the gamblers, the brave and beautiful women. It is not a gentle song, but a song of greed, madness, and blood. It is a song that promises riches untold, or death for the price of a swig of rum . . . a song most cannot resist—until it is too late—not Margot, the golden blond prostitute who comes for love; not Cabral, the unscrupulous lawyer who works for one of the Cacao “colonels”; and not Juca, whose ruthless quest to reap the jungle’s harvest plants the seeds of his own destruction. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

      VIOLENT LAND THE
    • 2013

      Zwei Geschichten von der See

      Der Tod und der Tod des Quincas Wasserschrei. Die Abenteuer des Kapitäns Vasco Moscoso

      Zwei Meisterwerke des großen brasilianischen Erzählers Jorge Amado: bunt, lebensprall, anarchisch ›Zwei Geschichten von der See‹ präsentiert zwei der berühmtesten Werke Jorge Amados: die Erzählung ›Der Tod und der Tod des Quincas Wasserschrei‹ in neuer Übersetzung und den Roman ›Die Abenteuer des Kapitäns Vasco Moscoso‹. Jorge Amados Helden erträumen sich ihr Leben. In der anständigen Bürgergesellschaft Brasiliens wird es ihnen zu eng, es zieht sie aufs Meer, und solange das nicht zu haben ist, in die Bars und Spelunken an der Küste, in denen reichlich Seemannsgarn gesponnen wird. Vasco Moscoso sticht schließlich in See, Quincas Wasserschrei verlegt nur einen seiner Tode dorthin. Beide aber werfen die Frage auf: Worin liegt die Wahrheit eines gelebten Lebens, in unseren Tagen oder in unseren Träumen?

      Zwei Geschichten von der See
    • 2012

      Gabriela

      Kroniek van een provinciestad - druk 1

      • 456 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      In 1925 is Ilhéus, een kustplaatsje in de weelderige Braziliaanse deelstaat Bahia, de wereldhoofdstad van de cacao. In deze door mannen gedomineerde samenleving geldt al sinds jaar en dag het recht van de sterkste. Alles draait er om macht en geld. Daar komt verandering in als de verleidelijke Gabriela in het stadje verschijnt. Nacib de Arabier, de uitbater van een plaatselijk café, heeft zojuist zijn vaste kok verloren. Hij is ten einde raad en neemt uit pure wanhoop een stoffige, vervuilde jonge vrouw in dienst die net in Ilhéus is aangekomen. Na een bad blijkt de vrouw niet alleen beeldschoon, maar ook een fantastische kok. Al snel zit het café elke dag vol liefhebbers van de hemelse gerechten van Gabriela. Jorge Amado s vlijmscherpe satire op de machocultuur in het Brazilië van de `kolonels (rijke grootgrondbezitters) groeide uit tot een van de grootste klassiekers uit Latijns-Amerika. Maar vooral is het een onweerstaanbare ode aan de schoonheid en kracht van de vrouw. Jorge Amado (1912-2001) wordt beschouwd als de invloedrijkste Braziliaanse schrijver. Hij werd vooral bekend door zijn romans Dona Flor en haar twee echtgenoten (1966) en Gabriela (1958) Maartje de Kort (1963) vertaalde eerder onder meer werk van José Saramago en J. Rentes de Carvalho.

      Gabriela
    • 2012

      The Double Death of Quincas Water-Bray

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.8(311)Add rating

      The Penguin Classic series offers a curated selection of timeless literature, featuring renowned works across various genres and eras. Each edition is thoughtfully designed with engaging introductions, annotations, and insights into the historical context and significance of the texts. Readers can explore classic tales from celebrated authors, gaining a deeper understanding of their themes and cultural impact. This series serves as an essential resource for both casual readers and scholars, celebrating the enduring power of classic literature.

      The Double Death of Quincas Water-Bray
    • 2012

      The Discovery of America by the Turks

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.4(253)Add rating

      The book is part of the Penguin Classics series, known for its high-quality editions of literary works. It features a timeless narrative that explores profound themes and rich character development, appealing to both classic literature enthusiasts and new readers. The edition includes insightful introductions and notes that enhance understanding of the text, making it a valuable resource for study and enjoyment. This classic work remains relevant, offering a glimpse into the human experience across different eras.

      The Discovery of America by the Turks
    • 2012

      Jorge Amado napsal knihu v roce 1948 pro svého syna k prvním narozeninám. Text se ztratil a poprvé byl vydán knižně teprve roku 1976 poté, co ho spisovatelův syn objevil. Příběh o lásce mourovatého kocoura a mladé vlaštovičky.

      Kocour Mour a slečinka Vlaštovička
    • 2008

      Jorge Amado escreveu O Gato Malhado e a Andorinha Sinhá, em 1948, para o seu filho João Jorge, quando este completou um ano de idade. O texto andou perdido, e só em 1978 conheceu a sua primeira edição, depois de ter sido recuperado pelo seu filho e levado a Carybé para o ilustrar. Com ilustrações belíssimas, para um belíssimo texto, a história de amor do Gato Malhado e da Andorinha Sinhá continua a correr mundo fazendo as delícias de leitores de todas as idades.

      O Gato Malhado e a Andorinha Sinha. Der gestreifte Kater und die Schwalbe Sinhá, portugiesische Ausgabe
    • 2006

      Capitães da Areia é o livro de Jorge Amado mais vendido no mundo inteiro. Publicado em 1937, teve a sua primeira edição apreendida e queimada em praça pública pelas autoridades do Estado Novo. Em 1944 conheceu nova edição e desde então sucederam-se as edições nacionais e estrangeiras, e as adaptações para a rádio, televisão e cinema. Jorge Amado descreve, em páginas carregadas de grande beleza, dramatismo e lirismo poucas vezes igualados na literatura universal, a vida dos meninos abandonados nas ruas de São Salvador da Bahia. Dividido em três partes, o livro atinge um clímax inesquecível no capítulo .Canção da Bahía, Canção da Liberdade., em que é narrada a emocionante despedida de um dos personagens da história, que se afasta dos seus queridos Capitães da Areia .na noite misteriosa das macumbas, enquanto os atabaques ressoam como clarins de guerra.

      Capitaes da Areia. Herren des Strandes, portugiesische Ausgabe