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Iracema

Iracema

Latin American Classics

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ENG- English
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Book Description:

Iracema by José de Alencar is a lyrical and symbolic romance that stands as a cornerstone of Brazilian literature and nationalism. First published in 1865, the novel tells the story of Iracema, a beautiful indigenous Tabajara woman, and Martim, a Portuguese colonist, whose love represents the cultural and historical fusion that gave birth to modern Brazil.

Written in poetic, richly metaphorical prose, the novel explores themes of love, loss, colonization, and identity. As Iracema sacrifices everything for Martim and their son, the narrative becomes an allegory for the blending of indigenous and European bloodlines — an idealized origin story for the Brazilian nation.

Blending myth, history, and Romanticism, Iracema is not just a love story but a foundational national epic that reflects 19th-century Brazil’s search for cultural identity and literary voice.

About José de Alencar:

José de Alencar (1829–1877) was a Brazilian novelist, lawyer, politician, and playwright, and a leading figure in the Romantic movement in Brazil. Known for his eloquent language and nationalist themes, he sought to create a uniquely Brazilian literature that celebrated the country’s landscapes, people, and origins. His "Indianist" novels — including Iracema, O Guarani, and Ubirajara — mythologized indigenous figures as foundational to the Brazilian identity. Alencar’s work had a lasting impact on Brazilian cultural consciousness, earning him a place among the most important authors in the nation’s literary canon.

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Formats Available: Paperback, Hardcover

Trim Size: 6.000" x 9.000" (229mm x 152mm)

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