The ultra-young power

Name: The ultra-young power
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Autor: Carlos Drummond de Andrade

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Bringing together chronicles, short stories and poems by Drummond, O poder ultrajovem returns in a new project, with an afterword by Antonio Prata.

Carlos Drummond de Andrade's versatility is more than evident in O poder ultrajovem (The Ultra -Young Power), a collection of texts published in the press in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Originally published in 1972, this book showcases Drummond's enormous diversity and incredible creative capacity in prose as well. It's a true delight for fans of Drummond and literature in general.

In the 77 texts that make up this collection, the author from Minas Gerais presents a vast repertoire—from the highest culture to a detailed perception of Brazilian reality in the 1960s and 1970s. A time also marked by the dichotomy between the military dictatorship and the cultural "desbunde."

Moving with ease between chronicles, short stories, and, of course, poetry, the writer often blends everything, blurring the boundaries of literary genres. Beginning with the book's title, Drummond presents a hopeful vision of youthful rebellion. And his broad perspective—a general rule of all good chroniclers—covers absolutely everything: from the price of chayote squash to customs, including summer floods, a curious case of an elephant donation, and a moving tribute to his friend Cecília Meireles. All of this with humor, irony, and lightheartedness.

The fact is that "O poder ultrajovem" masterfully captures the spirit of that time, with its morals, slang, and vibe. It lives up to the tradition of the chronicle, the most Brazilian of literary genres, by photographing a generation, with its beauties and contradictions. Some of the newspapers that published these texts no longer exist, as does the Brazil portrayed in them. It hardly matters. The texts in "O poder ultrajovem" stand the test of time, showing the diverse facets of a country through the generous and insightful gaze of this genius named Carlos Drummond de Andrade.

The new editions of Carlos Drummond de Andrade's work feature texts edited by experts, with unprecedented access to the collection of annotated copies and manuscripts he left behind. In O poder ultrajovem (The Ultra-Young Power ), readers will find an afterword by writer Antonio Prata; selected bibliographies by and about Drummond; and the section titled "At the Time of Release," a chronology of the three years immediately before and after the book's first publication.

Complete bibliographies, a chronology of the poet's life and work, and variations in the process of fixing the texts are available via the QR code located on the back cover of this volume.