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The Third Bank of the River

(brazil)joao Guimaraes Rosa

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This book is a collection of short stories by Brazilian literary giant Joao Guimaraes Rosa, including 21 stories. This was created after he suffered a serious illness, which gave him a new perception and mentality, giving the work deeper philosophical depth and literary expression. The stories in the book go beyond superficial narratives. Rosa uses perceptual thinking and philosophical writing to vividly present the glory and shadow of the human heart. Each story focuses on daily details and small moments, containing huge turning points in life. Rosa's works are like a door leading into the fog, leading readers through the wilderness and suffering in the hinterland of Brazil, revealing the complex emotions and philosophical propositions of human beings between the extreme and the ordinary.