José Lins do Rego facts for kids
José Lins do Rego Cavalcanti (born July 3, 1901, in Pilar, Paraíba – died September 12, 1957, in Rio de Janeiro) was a famous Brazilian writer. He is best known for his series of novels called the "sugarcane cycle." These books were a bit like his own life story, mixed with fiction. They were even made into movies that people in English-speaking countries could watch.
José Lins do Rego is considered one of Brazil's most important writers who focused on regional stories. He wrote about life in specific parts of Brazil, especially the Northeast. His first book, Menino de Engenho (which means "Boy from the Plantation"), was hard to get published at first. But soon, critics loved it!
His Books
- Menino de Engenho (1932)
- Doidinho (1933)
- Bangüê (1934)
- O Moleque Ricardo (1935)
- Usina (1936)
- Pureza (1937)
- Pedra bonita (1938)
- Riacho doce (1939)
- Água-mãe (1941)
- Fogo morto (1943)
- Eurídice (1947)
- Cangaceiros (1953)
- Histórias da velha Totonha (1936)
- Gordos e magros (1942)
- Poesia e vida (1945)
- Homens, seres e coisas (1952)
- A casa e o homem (1954)
- Meus verdes anos (1956)
- Presença do Nordeste na literatura brasileira (1957)
- O vulcão e a fonte (1958)
- Dias idos e vividos (1981, published after he died)
- Mae de todos (1981, published after he died)
Movies Based on His Books
Some of José Lins do Rego's novels were turned into movies:
- Pureza, directed by Chianca de Garcia (1940).
- Plantation Boy, directed by Valter Lima (1965). This movie was based on his novel Menino de Engenho.
- The Last Plantation, directed by Marcos Farias (1976). This film was based on his novel Fogo morto.
His Books Around the World
The "Academia Brasileira de Letras" (which is like a big academy for Brazilian writers) says that many of José Lins do Rego's books have been translated. People in countries like Germany, Argentina, Spain, the USA, France, England, Italy, Portugal, and Korea have read his stories in their own languages.
See also
In Spanish: José Lins do Rego para niños
