Ancient Tillage

Fiction & Literature, Psychological, Coming of Age, Literary
Cover of the book Ancient Tillage by Raduan Nassar, New Directions
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Author: Raduan Nassar ISBN: 9780811226578
Publisher: New Directions Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: New Directions Language: English
Author: Raduan Nassar
ISBN: 9780811226578
Publisher: New Directions
Publication: January 31, 2017
Imprint: New Directions
Language: English

A Brazilian master novelist in English at last

For André, a young man growing up on a farm in Brazil, life consists of “the earth, the wheat, the bread, our table, and our family.” He loves the land, fears his austere, pious father, who preaches from the head of the table as if from a pulpit, and loathes himself as he begins to harbor shameful feelings for his sister Ana. Lyrical and sensual, written with biblical intensity, this classic Brazilian coming-of-age novel follows André’s tormented path. He falls into the comforting embrace of liquor as—in his psychological and sexual awakening—he must choose between body and soul, obligation and freedom.

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A Brazilian master novelist in English at last

For André, a young man growing up on a farm in Brazil, life consists of “the earth, the wheat, the bread, our table, and our family.” He loves the land, fears his austere, pious father, who preaches from the head of the table as if from a pulpit, and loathes himself as he begins to harbor shameful feelings for his sister Ana. Lyrical and sensual, written with biblical intensity, this classic Brazilian coming-of-age novel follows André’s tormented path. He falls into the comforting embrace of liquor as—in his psychological and sexual awakening—he must choose between body and soul, obligation and freedom.

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