“The Staring Stars”: Astronomic Scenery in Corpo de Baile

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  • Érico Melo Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17851/2317-2096.25.1.11-26

Keywords:

João Guimarães Rosa, Corpo de Baile, astronomy, mythology, allegory

Abstract

This analysis of the astronomic landscapes of Corpo de Baile [Corps de Ballet], by Guimarães Rosa, endures to reveal the relationship between the positions of stars and constellations, and some key episodes/ characters. The text is focused on “O Recado do Morro”, the book’s central narrative, and discusses the strict visibility conditions of Rosa’s allegories.

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2015-11-12

How to Cite

Melo, Érico. (2015). “The Staring Stars”: Astronomic Scenery in Corpo de Baile. Aletria: Revista De Estudos De Literatura, 25(1), 11–26. https://doi.org/10.17851/2317-2096.25.1.11-26

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Vol. 25 No. 1 (2015): O Noturno na Literatura e nas Artes

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Dossiê - O Noturno na Literatura e nas Artes

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