Nelson Rodrigues was one of the most renowned Brazilian playwrights, novelists and journalists of the 20th century. One of his well known plays is The Wedding Dress (Vestido de Noiva, 1943). The aforementioned play portrayed its characters in three distinctive … Continue reading Nelson Rodrigues, Ireland and UK Brazilian Theatre coming to Ireland
●●●●○ Those in the know about Lispector – the Brazilian public, her translators – have long hailed her as one of the most striking voices of 20th century Brazilian literature. Her work has been celebrated and even canonised in Brazil, … Continue reading Complete Stories, Clarice Lispector – Review
With all eyes on Brazil this past month, our television sets have not only been dominated by the football pitch but also the sounds of samba and bossa nova. But Brazilian music has so much more to offer. Continue reading Sounds of the City: Brazil