ABC of José Cândido de Carvalho

Acclaimed for his work The Colonel and the Werewolf, one of Brazil's greatest authors now has a book that examines his life in an original way. In *ABC OF JOSÉ CANDIDO DE CARVALHO*, journalist Cláudia Mendes Nina offers a deep dive into the personality of this soft-spoken and uniquely written author. Written based on meticulous research, the book follows the alphabet. Each letter refers to a passage in José Candido de Carvalho's life and work. Many of them are the result of fond memories of the writer's children, who actively participated in the book's development. Thus, the work is far from being a textbook or unappealing. On the contrary: its apparent lack of chronology makes the journey through the writer's life and literature even more enjoyable and surprising. Those seeking the man behind the work will not be disappointed. Throughout the book, passages are punctuated by statements from José Candido de Carvalho himself. For those who already know the writer's work and for those who have not yet had the pleasure of discovering it, ABC DE JOSÉ CANDIDO DE CARVALHO is a great entry point.