Crimes of August

by Rubem Fonseca

Rubem Fonseca's Crimes of August offers the first serious literary treatment of the cataclysmic events of August 1954, arguably the most turbulent month in Brazilian history. A rich novel, both culturally and historically, Crimes of August tells two stories simultaneously. The first is private, involving the well-delineated character of Alberto Mattos, a police officer. The other is public, focusing on events that begin with the attempted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933227583
• ISBN13: 9781933227580
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Tagus Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher