The "Correntes d'Escritas" literary festival, celebrated every February in Póvoa de Varzim, has evolved into a quintessential model for similar events across Portugal. With the enthusiastic support of the City Council, this annual gathering draws over a hundred distinguished literary figures, primarily writers, who come together to share their passion for words. While many participants are Portuguese, the festival also welcomes voices from Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa, Brazil, Spain, and Latin America. Among its regular attendees is the acclaimed Germano Almeida, renowned for his work "O Testamento do Sr. Napomuceno da Silva Araújo" (The Testament of Mr. Napomuceno da Silva Araújo). A keen observer of the literary scene, Almeida is captivated by the idiosyncrasies of his fellow participants. A mere suggestion from another attendee sparked his imagination, leading him to see the vibrant atmosphere of the Correntes as the perfect backdrop for a thrilling crime narrative. From this inspiration, his latest novel, "Crime nas Correntes d'Escritas" (Crime in the Writing Currents), began to take shape. With the same deftness that defines his "Trilogia do Mindelo" (Mindelo Trilogy) and "Os Dois Irmãos" (The Two Brothers), Almeida crafts a story that is not only humorous and highly entertaining but also strikingly realistic in its portrayal of writers and their dynamics when they convene to discuss literature. This captivating tale invites readers into a world where creativity flourishes amidst the intrigue of literary conversation.
Publisher: Ilhéu Editora
Publication date: April 2025
Language: Português
The "Correntes d'Escritas" literary festival, celebrated every February in Póvoa de Varzim, has evolved into a quintessential model for similar events across Portugal. With the enthusiastic support of the City Council, this annual gathering draws over a hundred distinguished literary figures, primarily writers, who come together to share their passion for words. While many participants are Portuguese, the festival also welcomes voices from Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa, Brazil, Spain, and Latin America. Among its regular attendees is the acclaimed Germano Almeida, renowned for his work "O Testamento do Sr. Napomuceno da Silva Araújo" (The Testament of Mr. Napomuceno da Silva Araújo). A keen observer of the literary scene, Almeida is captivated by the idiosyncrasies of his fellow participants. A mere suggestion from another attendee sparked his imagination, leading him to see the vibrant atmosphere of the Correntes as the perfect backdrop for a thrilling crime narrative. From this inspiration, his latest novel, "Crime nas Correntes d'Escritas" (Crime in the Writing Currents), began to take shape. With the same deftness that defines his "Trilogia do Mindelo" (Mindelo Trilogy) and "Os Dois Irmãos" (The Two Brothers), Almeida crafts a story that is not only humorous and highly entertaining but also strikingly realistic in its portrayal of writers and their dynamics when they convene to discuss literature. This captivating tale invites readers into a world where creativity flourishes amidst the intrigue of literary conversation.
Publisher: Ilhéu Editora
Publication date: April 2025
Language: Português
The book comes with a bookmark from "Ilhéu Editora", a Cape Verdean publishing house.
