Tent of Miracles

novel by Amado

Also known as: “Tenda dos milagres”

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Tent of Miracles (Tenda dos milagres) is a novel by Brazilian author Jorge Amado, published in 1969. The novel is set in the Brazilian state of Bahia and explores themes of race, culture, and social inequality. It is known for its vibrant portrayal of Afro-Brazilian life and its critique of racial prejudice. Amado's work often focuses on the lives of ordinary people and the social struggles they face, and Tent of Miracles is a significant example of this in his literary career.12

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…include Tenda dos milagres (1969; Tent of Miracles), Tiêta do agreste (1977; Tieta, the Goat Girl), Tocaia grande (1984; Show Down), and O sumiço da santa (1993; The War of the Saints). Amado published his memoirs, Navegaçãu de cabotagem (“Coastal Navigation”), in 1992.
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…include Tenda dos milagres (1969; Tent of Miracles), Tiêta do agreste (1977; Tieta, the Goat Girl), Tocaia grande (1984; Show Down), and O sumiço da santa (1993; The War of the Saints). Amado published his memoirs, Navegaçãu de cabotagem (“Coastal Navigation”), in 1992.
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