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Child Of The Dark: The Diary Of Carolina Maria De Jesus-used
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A Powerful And Gripping Memoir Depicting The Harsh Realities Of Life In The Favelas Of Brazil In The 1950S, And One Womans Resilience In The Face Of Poverty, Racism, And Social Inequality.Living In Poverty In A Brazilian Favela, Or Slum, Carolina Tried To Scrape Together A Living By Collecting Recyclables. Among The Trash, She Found Notebooks And Papers That She Salvaged To Write On, And She Used These Found Papers To Craft Novels, Poetry, Plays, Letters To Authoritiesas Well As Her Own Journal.In This Stunning Diary Of Perseverance In The Face Of Adversity, Violence, And Starvation, Carolina Maria De Jesus Offers A Firsthand Account Of Life In The Streets Of So Paulo That, Upon Its First Publication Over 50 Years Ago, Drew International Attention To The Plight Of The Poor.A Unique Historical Account And A Critical Work In The Canon Of Afrobrazilian Literature, Child Of The Dark Offers An Essential Perspective On The Realities And Cruelties Of Life In A Favela At The Beginning Of The Modernization Of The City Of So Paulo. Its Themes Of Struggles Against Marginalization, Classism, And Racism Continue To Resonate Today.Includes Eight Pages Of Photographs And An Afterword By Robert M. Levinetranslated From The Portuguese By David S. Clair
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Child of the Dark' about? A: 'Child of the Dark' is a memoir by Carolina Maria de Jesus that chronicles her life in the favelas of Brazil during the 1950s, highlighting her struggles with poverty, racism, and social inequality.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Child of the Dark'? A: The author of 'Child of the Dark' is Carolina Maria de Jesus, a Brazilian writer known for her poignant accounts of life in the slums of São Paulo.
- Q: Is 'Child of the Dark' a suitable read for students? A: Yes, 'Child of the Dark' is often recommended for students studying literature, sociology, and history, as it provides a critical perspective on classism and marginalization.
- Q: What format is 'Child of the Dark' available in? A: 'Child of the Dark' is available in mass market paperback format, making it accessible for readers.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Child of the Dark'? A: 'Child of the Dark' contains 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Child of the Dark' published? A: 'Child of the Dark' was published on October 7, 2003.
- Q: Does 'Child of the Dark' include photographs? A: Yes, the book includes eight pages of photographs that complement Carolina Maria de Jesus's narrative.
- Q: Is 'Child of the Dark' translated from another language? A: Yes, 'Child of the Dark' was originally written in Portuguese and has been translated into English by David S. Clair.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Child of the Dark'? A: 'Child of the Dark' explores themes such as poverty, racism, social inequality, and the resilience of the human spirit.
- Q: What makes 'Child of the Dark' a significant work in literature? A: 'Child of the Dark' is significant for its firsthand account of life in the favelas and its critical insights into the socio-political issues affecting marginalized communities in Brazil.