The Violent Land
Jorge Amado
Published in 1943 • Rio de Janeiro
'The Violent Land' is a regionalist novel by Jorge Amado. Set in the cocoa plantations of Bahia, Brazil, the story portrays the struggles and conflicts between landowners and tenant farmers. Amado's novel delves into the social and economic disparities of the region, shedding light on the exploitation and oppression faced by the working class. It is a powerful depiction of the class struggle and the fight for land reform.
Regionalist novel