Book, Caetés[LS]

Language: Brazilian Portuguese. "Novel by one of the greatest names in classical Brazilian literature, Graciliano Ramos. The story of Caetés takes place in Palmeira dos Índios, the city in which Graciliano lived. In this novel narrated in the first person, we learn about the trajectory of João Valério, a young guard books introvert and dreamer who gets involved with the wife of his boss and friend Adrião Teixeira. There is still in João, the desire to marry Luísa Teixeira and thus be able to ascend socially. However, the book goes much further than a story of love and its consequences. The protagonist of the work aspires to be recognized as an author, and fights against the creative block he faces in his attempt to write a historical novel about the Caeté Indians. After an unexpected event and a turnaround in the course of history, the young man rises to the position of partner in the company he works for. Feeling guilty, but unable to resist power, as in a cycle, João Valério continues in his romantic daydreams. "