In The Country Of Bruzundangas

In this razor-sharp satire, renowned Brazilian author Lima Barreto casts a humorous yet scathing eye on politics in the fictional country of Bruzundangas—a thinly veiled reflection of Brazil. Through biting wit and keen observation, Barreto exposes the absurdities of power, corruption, and societal inequality. As one of Brazil's most influential Black writers, Barreto weaves his own experiences with racial and social discrimination into the narrative, offering a poignant and incisive critique of marginalized lives. In The Country Of Bruzundangas is both a comic masterpiece and a profound commentary on the human condition.