In this presentation, I will talk about the novel Ursula written in the 1850s, and how it gives voice to the search for social justice in nineteenth-century Brazil before the abolition of slavery in 1888. Similarly to Uncle Tom's Cabin in the U.S.A., the book provides the reader with a heartfelt testimony and plea for social justice. Through the light of sociologists and critics such as Patricia Hills Collins, Leyla Perrone-Moisés, and Lélia Gonzalez, I intend to highlight that a Black Brazilian point of view was neglected for years, but has recently resurfaced and can teach the contemporary reader much about the resilience and honor lived by former enslaved Brazilian people.

Authors:
Jeanine Couto, Winston-Salem State University, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Jeanine Couto is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Winston-Salem State University in United States

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