Survey of Brazilian Literature from its Beginnings to the Present

Catalog description

A survey of the main works of literature produced in Brazil and about Brazil from its beginnings up to the present. Involves travel literature about Brazil, written in the sixteenth century, at the time of its discovery, as well as the literature produced in Brazil up to the present, represented by significant authors and periods. Designed to give the student a historical, cultural and literary context, a chronological panel, in order to prepare the student for more specific and focused courses within the area of Portuguese. Also prepares the student for the understanding of cultural contexts in order to apply the knowledge acquired in this survey to other fields of interest.