The Man Who Knew Javanese and Other Stories (Paperback)

Lima Barreto was a journalist and one of Brazil's most important libertarian writers. Born to mixed-race parents in a Brazil that had just abolished slavery, his work reflects the scars of racial prejudice he suffered, a prejudice that has not disappeared from Brazilian society. The author prioritizes social themes, portraying the injustices suffered by marginalized groups. This collection brings together some of his acclaimed short stories, such as "The Man Who Knew Javanese," "A Specialist," "The New California," "Miss Edith and Her Uncle," and "How the 'Man' Arrived."