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Marcelo Ferroni

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Marcelo Ferroni

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1974-01-01 (São Paulo, Brazil)
Nationality
Brazil
Languages
Portuguese

Career

Occupations
writer, editor
Active Years
2004-

Awards

São Paulo Prize for Literature
2010
Work: Método prático de guerrilha
Organization: São Paulo Prize for Literature
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Dia dos mortos

2004 short story collection

A collection of short stories, gathering early pieces by the author.

human relationshipsmemory
Translations
  • Translated into Spanish
  • Translated into Italian

Método prático de guerrilha

2010 novel

Debut novel addressing social and political themes; won the São Paulo Prize for Literature in 2010.

politicsviolence
Translations
  • Translated into Spanish
  • Translated into Italian

Das paredes, meu amor, os escravos nos contemplam

2014 novel

Published in 2014; the title is poetic and the work engages with history and memory.

historymemory

O fogo na floresta

2017 novel

Published in 2017; the title literally means 'Fire in the Forest' and involves themes of nature and destruction.

naturedestruction

As maiores novidades: uma viagem no tempo

2021 novel (with science fiction elements)

Published in 2021; a novel that includes time-travel elements and has been noted for its science-fiction aspects.

time travelhistory

Bibliography

  • Dia dos mortos (2004)
  • Método prático de guerrilha (2010)
  • Das paredes, meu amor, os escravos nos contemplam (2014)
  • O fogo na floresta (2017)
  • As maiores novidades: uma viagem no tempo (2021)

Translations of Works

  • Several works have been translated into Spanish and Italian

Style & Themes

Literary Style
poetic and concentrated prosenarration that incorporates social and political themes
Recurring Motifs
memoryhistorynature and destruction

Legacy

A contemporary Brazilian writer from São Paulo. Gained attention after winning the São Paulo Prize for Literature in 2010; several works have been translated into other languages.

Trivia

  • Born in 1974 in São Paulo.
  • Won the São Paulo Prize for Literature in 2010 for the novel 'Método prático de guerrilha'.
  • Some works have been translated into Spanish and Italian.