Micheliny Verunschk

The Jaguar's Roar

Sprache: Englisch.
gebunden , 192 Seiten
ISBN 1324097469
EAN 9781324097464
Veröffentlicht 2. Dezember 2025
Verlag/Hersteller Liveright Publishing Corporation
Übersetzer Übersetzt von Juliana Barbassa

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Beschreibung

In 1817, explorers Spix and Martius returned from their three-year voyage in Brazil with not only an extensive account of their journey, but also with an Indigenous boy and girl, Iñe-e and Juri. Kidnapped from rival tribes as part of the colonialist trend of collecting "living specimens" on scientific expeditions, the two tragically perished shortly after arriving in Europe. This lyrically rich novel takes their perspective to illuminate their harrowing journey.
Micheliny Verunschk's fifth novel, the first to be translated into English, powerfully challenges dominant historical narratives by centering the voices of these stolen Indigenous children. Intertwining their story with a narrative set in contemporary Brazil, we meet Josefa, a young woman grappling with her own identity when she encounters Iñe-e's image in an exhibition. Through its poignant exploration of memory, colonialism, and belonging, this novel stands out in Brazilian literature, offering readers a profound reflection on the enduring impact of history on personal lives.

Portrait

Micheliny Verunschk is the author of five books and winner of the 2022 Jabuti Prize. She lives in Recife, Brazil.