Many roses and an enigma in “O Relógio do Rosário”

Authors

  • Filipe Manzoni Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/1984-784X.2017v17n28p77

Abstract

The main goal of this research is to reframe some of the traditional aspects of the criticism of Carlos Drummond de Andrade’s Claro Enigma, through a rereading of its last poem, “Relógio do Rosário”. Some of the same elements that were the basis of important readings of Drummond’s poetry such as the roses images in A rosa do povo and Claro enigma or the aporetical status in “A máquina do mundo” seems to be brought together by “Relógio do Rosário” as well, but rearranged in a way that points us to slightly different conclusions. Hence, “Relógio do Rosário” allows a reconfiguration of some of the classical critical scenarios in which Drummond is usually read, providing a point of inflexion to reconsider some of its traditional conclusions.

Author Biography

Filipe Manzoni, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Bolsista Capes de Doutorado

Published

2018-03-16