Ana Laura Donegá

LEVIN, Orna Messer; SANTOS, Gilda. (Orgs.) João do Rio plural: centenário de um acervo luso-brasileiro. 7Letras, 2022.

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Levin, orna messer; santos, gilda. (orgs.) joão do rio plural: centenário de um acervo luso-brasileiro. 7letras, 2022.. Explore a pluralidade de João do Rio em seu centenário. Uma coleção luso-brasileira que celebra o legado e a riqueza literária deste autor essencial.

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The edited collection *João do Rio plural: centenário de um acervo luso-brasileiro*, organized by Orna Messer Levin and Gilda Santos, presents itself as a significant contribution to Luso-Brazilian studies. Published by 7Letras in 2022, the title immediately signals its focus on the multifaceted work and legacy of the pivotal Brazilian writer, João do Rio. The use of "plural" suggests a comprehensive and diverse examination, likely encompassing various aspects of his literary production, journalistic endeavors, and cultural impact, positioning the volume as a wide-ranging critical engagement with his oeuvre. The commemorative aspect, indicated by "centenário de um acervo luso-brasileiro," is particularly intriguing. This phrasing implies that the volume is not merely a general reappraisal but rather a deep engagement with an important archival collection, possibly shedding new light on primary sources related to João do Rio's life and work, and crucially, highlighting his connections and reception across both Portuguese and Brazilian contexts. Such a focus promises rigorous scholarship grounded in original research, offering fresh perspectives on the interconnections between the two Lusophone cultures through the lens of one of Brazil's most captivating fin-de-siècle figures. The book could therefore appeal to scholars interested in literary history, cultural studies, and the transatlantic circulation of ideas and texts. While the title strongly suggests a rich and academically relevant undertaking, the absence of an abstract makes a detailed assessment of its specific content, methodological approaches, or theoretical frameworks impossible. Without this crucial introductory material, it is difficult to ascertain the precise nature of the "plural" perspectives or the specific insights derived from the "acervo luso-brasileiro." Nevertheless, based on the strong promise of its title alone, this volume appears poised to be an essential resource for researchers and students engaged with João do Rio's oeuvre, Luso-Brazilian literary and cultural history, and archival studies. A full review would, however, necessitate access to the complete collection to evaluate its individual contributions and overall impact.

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