The power and perceptivity of the writings selected for this anthology bring readers closer to one of the greatest “urban storytellers” in Brazilian fiction. The light and humorous style is one of the hallmarks of the talent of Moacyr Scliar, one of the most important names in contemporary Brazilian literature, who died in early 2011.
His narrative highlights curious episodes, current or distant, from world literature and history, as well as constant references to his own Jewish cultural heritage, with special attention to the role of women and family.
Everyday events, historical events and family memories take on unusual shapes and angles in Scliar’s work. The Porto Alegre writer is a keen observer of the world around him, and surprises readers in the small details, which capture the diversity and richness of humankind with naturalness.
