Moacyr Scliar
Before his death in 2011, Brazilian-born physician Moacyr Scliar had published more than seventy books and 120 stories. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages; some have been adapted for film, television, and theater.
Before his death in 2011, Brazilian-born physician Moacyr Scliar had published more than seventy books and 120 stories. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages; some have been adapted for film, television, and theater. See less
Moacyr Scliar's Featured Books
Moacyr Scliar book reviews
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Centaur in the Garden
Brazilian magical realism w/Jewish wink
Brazilian Jewish writer Scliar explores the life of (an apparently) well integrated member of "modern" (70's booming economy) Brazilian society. With a gleeful and winking eye, Scliar offers at ... Read More
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Max and the Cats
The inspiration for Life of Pi
Moacyr Scliar is a wonderful Brazilian writer who, unfortunately, is very little know in this country. This short novella is the basis for Martel's Life of Pi in regards to setting (being stranded on ... Read More
