As Meninas
Lygia Fagundes Telles
Published in 1973 • Rio de Janeiro
'As Meninas' is a psychological novel by Lygia Fagundes Telles. Set during the military dictatorship in Brazil, it follows the lives of three young women living in a boarding house. The novel explores themes of identity, politics, and the search for freedom in a repressive society. Through introspective narratives and rich character development, Telles delves into the complexities of human relationships and the individual struggles faced by the protagonists.
Psychological novel