In 1817, explorers Spix and Martius returned from their three-year voyage in Brazil with not only an extensive account of their journey, but also with an Indigenous boy and girl, Ine-e and Juri. Kidnapped from rival tribes as part of the colonialist trend of collecting "living specimens" on scientific expeditions, the two tragically perished shortly after arriving in Europe. This lyrically rich novel takes their perspective to illuminate their harrowing journey.
Micheliny Verunschk's fifth novel, the first to be translated into English, powerfully challenges dominant historical narratives by centering the voices of these stolen Indigenous children. Intertwining their story with a narrative set in contemporary Brazil, we meet Josefa, a young woman grappling with her own identity when she encounters Ine-e's image in an exhibition. Through its poignant exploration of memory, colonialism, and belonging, this novel stands out in Brazilian literature, offering readers a profound reflection on the enduring impact of history on personal lives.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"A novel that expands the boundaries of literature, drawing on memory, anthropology and the best of what fiction has to offer." -- Itamar Vieira Junior, author of Prayer and Crooked Plow "Magical words with the power to create worlds. A very good read." -- Ailton Krenak, author of Ancestral Future "A remarkable project. Juliana Barbassa's translation is profoundly thoughtful, brilliantly bold, and brimming with hope and fellow feeling." -- Jennifer Croft, author of The Extinction of Irena Rey "A profound and brief gem of a book. A glimpse into our inner ghosts, common flaws, and their echoes in our present." -- Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida, author of That Hair "Both a spellbinding recounting and a necessary accounting, giving voice across centuries to an iconic figure silenced by history and colonialism and never fully heard from before. Utilizing every tool fiction has to offer, Verunschk, in Barbassa's lively translation, crafts an innovative, unforgettable novel." -- John Keene, author of Counternarratives "An ambitious, lyrical excavation of Brazil's colonial history, full of energy and anger. I can still hear it roar, in Barbassa's powerful translation." -- Bruna Dantas Lobato, author of Blue Light Hours
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Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
Maße
Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-324-09746-4 (9781324097464)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Micheliny Verunschk is the author of five books and winner of the 2022 Jabuti Prize. She lives in Recife, Brazil. Juliana Barbassa is an award-winning journalist and author. She is a features editor at The New York Times and lives in New York City.
