From my window I see the world go by: Lima Barreto, the city center and the suburbs

Authors

  • Lilia Moritz Schwarcz Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas; Departamento de Antropologia

Keywords:

Lima Barreto, Pereira Passos Reform, Suburbs, City center

Abstract

The main goal of this article is to describe the suburbs and the old capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, in the beginning of the 20th century, during the Pereira Passos Reform. Our protagonist and guide, in this case, is the writer Lima Barreto, an important and unique voice in the post-abolition milieu.

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Published

2017-12-01

Issue

Section

Urbanism, society and culture

How to Cite

Schwarcz, L. M. (2017). From my window I see the world go by: Lima Barreto, the city center and the suburbs. Estudos Avançados, 31(91), 123-142. https://www.journals.usp.br/eav/article/view/141909