lou reading things | PALMARES, by Gayl Jones: a (lengthy) rant review @loureadingthings | Uploaded September 2021 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
in the word of jorge ben jor: eu quero ver quando zumbi chegar, o que vai acontecer
author Gayl Jones broke a 20-year publishing hiatus with a lengthy novel about a central point in Brazilian history, the Quilombo of Palmares. how does this book hold up, as a Brazilian? it doesn't. let's chat.
00:00 intro
07:53 disclaimers
12:41 the misrepresentation of brazilian slavery
28:10 where is dandara? the misrepresentation of palmares
41:17 the instrumentalization of brazil
54:56 further reading
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REFERENCES
Cardoso, Adalberto. “Escravidão E Sociabilidade Capitalista: Um Ensaio Sobre Inércia Social.” Novos Estudos - CEBRAP, no. 80, Mar. 2008, pp. 71–88, doi.org/10.1590/s0101-33002008000100006.
Coser, Stelamaris. “Imaginando Palmares: A Obra de Gayl Jones.” Revista Estudos Feministas, vol. 13, no. 3, Dec. 2005, pp. 629–44, doi.org/10.1590/s0104-026x2005000300010.
Eltis, David, and David Richardson. Atlas of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Yale University Press, 2015.
Mott, Luiz. Bahia: Inquisição & Sociedade. UFBA, 2010.
Rowell, Charles H. “An Interview with Gayl Jones.” Callaloo, vol. 1, no. 16, Oct. 1982, p. 32, doi.org/10.2307/3043967.
Schwartz, Stuart B. Sugar Plantations in the Formation of Brazilian Society: Bahia, 1550-1835. Cambridge University Press, 2004.
BLM CARRD:
blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
DECOLONIZE PALESTINE:
decolonizepalestine.com
INDIA COVID RELIEF:
docs.google.com/document/d/1eiobgyrl8iz-R1Dz7c4R5pzzzkuZLBj99vaC7T_UeVo/edit
BRAZIL COVID RELIEF: Just as in the USA, black and impoverished people were disproportionately affected by the COVID crisis in Brazil. UNEAFRO is an organization dedicated to helping students from Favelas and marginalized communities with their studies and college prep, but with the schools closed, they have rerouted their efforts to make sure vulnerable families receive food, basic hygiene kits, and cover rent and basic utilities. Because of the currency exchange rate, 20 USD is enough to feed a family of 4 for a month. If you can, consider donating at:
https://www.vakinha.com.br/vaquinha/campanha-de-solidariedade-em-tempos-de-coronavirus
IF SOMEONE IS HUNGRY, GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT: https://www.fundobrasil.org.br/therearehungrypeople/
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in the word of jorge ben jor: eu quero ver quando zumbi chegar, o que vai acontecer
author Gayl Jones broke a 20-year publishing hiatus with a lengthy novel about a central point in Brazilian history, the Quilombo of Palmares. how does this book hold up, as a Brazilian? it doesn't. let's chat.
00:00 intro
07:53 disclaimers
12:41 the misrepresentation of brazilian slavery
28:10 where is dandara? the misrepresentation of palmares
41:17 the instrumentalization of brazil
54:56 further reading
if you liked this video, consider buying me a coffee on ko-fi.com/loureadingthings!
Patreon: patreon.com/loureadingthings
REFERENCES
Cardoso, Adalberto. “Escravidão E Sociabilidade Capitalista: Um Ensaio Sobre Inércia Social.” Novos Estudos - CEBRAP, no. 80, Mar. 2008, pp. 71–88, doi.org/10.1590/s0101-33002008000100006.
Coser, Stelamaris. “Imaginando Palmares: A Obra de Gayl Jones.” Revista Estudos Feministas, vol. 13, no. 3, Dec. 2005, pp. 629–44, doi.org/10.1590/s0104-026x2005000300010.
Eltis, David, and David Richardson. Atlas of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Yale University Press, 2015.
Mott, Luiz. Bahia: Inquisição & Sociedade. UFBA, 2010.
Rowell, Charles H. “An Interview with Gayl Jones.” Callaloo, vol. 1, no. 16, Oct. 1982, p. 32, doi.org/10.2307/3043967.
Schwartz, Stuart B. Sugar Plantations in the Formation of Brazilian Society: Bahia, 1550-1835. Cambridge University Press, 2004.
BLM CARRD:
blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
DECOLONIZE PALESTINE:
decolonizepalestine.com
INDIA COVID RELIEF:
docs.google.com/document/d/1eiobgyrl8iz-R1Dz7c4R5pzzzkuZLBj99vaC7T_UeVo/edit
BRAZIL COVID RELIEF: Just as in the USA, black and impoverished people were disproportionately affected by the COVID crisis in Brazil. UNEAFRO is an organization dedicated to helping students from Favelas and marginalized communities with their studies and college prep, but with the schools closed, they have rerouted their efforts to make sure vulnerable families receive food, basic hygiene kits, and cover rent and basic utilities. Because of the currency exchange rate, 20 USD is enough to feed a family of 4 for a month. If you can, consider donating at:
https://www.vakinha.com.br/vaquinha/campanha-de-solidariedade-em-tempos-de-coronavirus
IF SOMEONE IS HUNGRY, GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT: https://www.fundobrasil.org.br/therearehungrypeople/
Social Media (come say hi!):
Twitter: twitter.com/lazyuniverses
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lazyuniverses
Instagram: instagram.com/lazyuniverses
Curious Cat: curiouscat.me/lazyuniverses
Tumblr: lazy-universes.tumblr.com
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/63459392-luisa-santos
Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2H5653WLONAX3?ref_=wl_share
