The Book of Job

With illustrations and layout similar to the first edition of 1944, A ronda das temporadas is part of the Rubáiyát Collection reissue and is translated by Lúcio Cardoso, one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century.

The Book of Job is considered by many theologians to be the first biblical writing. The poem recounts the episode in which Jehovah, after being challenged by Satan regarding the fidelity of his greatest devotee, allows the cursed angel to scourge Job. Even experiencing the worst and most intense suffering, Job perseveres and is unable to curse God, and is rewarded for it.

The translation is by Lúcio Cardoso, one of Brazil's most important writers and poets. Born in Curvelo, Minas Gerais, in 1912, he is the author of the acclaimed novel "Chronicle of the Murdered House." He translated several works for Editora José Olympio, including "Anna Karenina " by Leo Tolstoy and "Pride and Prejudice " by Jane Austen. In 1966, he received the Machado de Assis Prize for his body of work. He died in 1968 in Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

The book of Job is part of the reissue of titles from the Rubáiyát Collection commemorating the 90th anniversary of José Olympio, one of the country's pioneering and most innovative publishers. This publication gives today's readers the opportunity to explore this historic collection—composed of great Eastern and Western classics.