Euclides da Cunha Books

Euclides da Cunha was a Brazilian sociologist and engineer whose most celebrated work is an epic account of the War of Canudos. In this seminal text, he examines the clash between coastal civilization and the more primitive interior of Brazil, deeply influenced by Naturalist and Darwinian thought. His distinctive prose merges rigorous analysis with potent literary artistry, establishing him as a pivotal figure in Brazilian literature. His writings are characterized by a profound exploration of the social and environmental forces shaping human society.