Estuaries, (Paperback)

<p>"A rediscovered classic of European resistance literature." </p><p>Discover a foundational novel of Portuguese neorealism. In Estuaries, Tiago Silva's translation brings the haunting beauty and political urgency of Soeiro Pereira Gomes's original to today's readers. First published in 1941, this short novel is a harrowing and poetic portrayal of child labor, poverty, and resistance in the industrial outskirts of Portugal. In giving voice to "the sons of men who were never children," Pereira Gomes captured the brutal realities of working-class youth under a dictatorship - and etched a story that continues to resonate today.</p><p></p><p>Estuaries, translated by Tiago Silva, brings to the English-speaking world one of the most powerful works of Portuguese neorealism, "Esteiros" by Soeiro Pereira Gomes.</p><p>With lyrical clarity and historical urgency, Estuaries reintroduces a forgotten Europe and a timeless call for justice.</p><p>This new translation is both faithful and fearless, reviving a classic for a new generation of readers who are unafraid to confront the past.</p><p>A powerful new translation of a Portuguese resistance classic.</p>

• Estuaries, (Paperback)
• Author: 8th House Publishing
• ISBN: 9781926716817
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-10-30
• Page Count: 222