Publisher's Synopsis
Canaan is a novel written by Brazilian author Graca Aranha and first published in 1920. The book tells the story of a young man named Luzia who leaves her rural hometown to pursue a new life in the city of Rio de Janeiro. There, she becomes involved with a group of intellectuals who are striving to build a new, modern Brazil. Throughout the novel, Aranha explores themes of Brazilian identity, race, and social class. Luzia's journey to the city highlights the contrasts between the traditional, rural Brazil and the modern, urban Brazil that is emerging in the early 20th century. The title of the book, Canaan, refers to the biblical land of milk and honey that the Israelites sought after their escape from Egypt. In the novel, Canaan represents the promise of a new, better life for Luzia and the other characters who are seeking to build a new Brazil. Canaan is considered a significant work of Brazilian literature and is often studied in schools and universities in Brazil. It is also notable for its role in the Modernist movement in Brazil, which sought to break away from traditional literary forms and explore new styles and themes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
