Raduan Nassar
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Raduan Nassar is a Brazil
ian writer. The son of Lebanese
immigrants, he moved to São Paulo
when he was a teenager. He studied Law and Philosophy at one of the most important universities in Brazil, the University of São Paulo
.
In 1970, he wrote Um Copo de Cólera, published in 1978. His literature debut happened in 1975 when Lavoura Arcaica was released. The Brazilian cinema adapted both of his books (see the article Lavoura Arcaica (To the left of the father)
). In 1997, Menina a Caminho, a book of tales written during the 1960s and 70s, was released, although Nassar stopped writing in 1984. There is much strength and lyricism in his literary style.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian writer. The son of Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
immigrants, he moved to São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
when he was a teenager. He studied Law and Philosophy at one of the most important universities in Brazil, the University of São Paulo
University of São Paulo
Universidade de São Paulo is a public university in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is the largest Brazilian university and one of the country's most prestigious...
.
In 1970, he wrote Um Copo de Cólera, published in 1978. His literature debut happened in 1975 when Lavoura Arcaica was released. The Brazilian cinema adapted both of his books (see the article Lavoura Arcaica (To the left of the father)
Lavoura Arcaica (To the left of the father)
Lavoura Arcaica is a stylised 2001 Brazilian film, directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, based on the novel of the same name by Raduan Nassar.-Plot summary:...
). In 1997, Menina a Caminho, a book of tales written during the 1960s and 70s, was released, although Nassar stopped writing in 1984. There is much strength and lyricism in his literary style.