Other Times - Edney Silvestre
Other Times: A Journey Through the History of Brazil
By Edney Silvestre
In his sweeping and ambitious novel, Other Times, Edney Silvestre takes readers on a journey through the history of Brazil, from its earliest days as a Portuguese colony to its emergence as a modern nation. Silvestre's novel is a work of historical fiction, but it is also a meditation on the nature of time, memory, and the search for identity.
The novel begins in the present day, as a young woman named Ana travels to Brazil to visit her grandmother, who is dying. As Ana spends time with her grandmother, she learns about her family's history and the history of Brazil. She hears stories of the Portuguese conquest, the slave trade, the Brazilian Empire, and the modern republic.
Through Ana's journey, Silvestre weaves together a rich tapestry of Brazilian history. He brings to life the people and events that shaped the nation, from the indigenous peoples who first inhabited the land to the European explorers who arrived in the 16th century. He also explores the complex social and racial dynamics that have shaped Brazilian society, from the legacy of slavery to the rise of modern-day favelas.
Other Times is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Brazilian history. Silvestre's novel is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about Brazil, its people, and its culture.
A Journey Through Time
Other Times is a journey through time, from the earliest days of Brazil to the present day. Silvestre's novel spans centuries, and he brings to life the people and events that shaped the nation. Readers will learn about the Portuguese conquest, the slave trade, the Brazilian Empire, and the modern republic. They will also explore the complex social and racial dynamics that have shaped Brazilian society.
A Meditation on Memory
Other Times is also a meditation on memory. The novel is told through the eyes of Ana, a young woman who is visiting her dying grandmother in Brazil. As Ana spends time with her grandmother, she learns about her family's history and the history of Brazil. She hears stories of the past, and she begins to understand how the past has shaped the present.
A Search for Identity
Other Times is also a search for identity. Ana is a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world. She is Brazilian, but she is also American. She is trying to understand her own identity, and she is trying to find her place in the world.
A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Brazil
Other Times is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Brazilian history. Silvestre's novel is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about Brazil, its people, and its culture.