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Written in 1975 in Buenos Aires when Ferreira Gullar was in political exile from the Brazilian dictatorship, Dirty Poem is an epic poem that amid life events traces the author’s political and artistic evolution and is by most accounts the most important long poem of contemporary Brazilian literature. Scholar and critic Otto Maria Carpeaux wrote: “Dirty Poem deserves to be called ‘National Poem’ because it embodies all of the experiences, victories, defeats, and hopes in the life of the Brazilian citizen.” It is a hypnotic work that draws on the poet’s memory of adolescence in the seaside city of Sao Luís do Maranhão during World War II and deals openly with the “dirty” shamefulness of a socio-economic system that abuses its citizens with poverty, sexism, greed, and fear.

A three-pack of our Spring 2015 Poetry Pamphlets, featuring:A Hermit's Guide to Home Economics, by Robert LaxDirt Poem, by Ferreira GullarHospital Series, by Amelia Rosselli

Discover the vibrant art from the 55-year-long career of Bruno Pedrosa (b. 1955), one of Brazil’s foremost contemporary artists. This monograph expertly delves into the exquisite diversity of his artistic journey, spanning across mediums from painting to Murano glass and encompassing drawings, jewellery, carpets, and sculptures in a myriad of materials. The publication unveils a comprehensive overview of Pedrosa’s expressiveness and his wealth of forms, which seamlessly integrate into the fabric of the European art scene. Witness the breadth and depth of Pedrosa’s artistic genius for the very first time! From the bold strokes of his paintings to the intricate beauty of his Murano glass, every piece reflects Pedrosa’s eclectic and charismatic personality, inviting viewers into a realm where imagination knows no bounds.Text in English, Italian and Portuguese.