Loose Pages #5 - Spilled Milk
This series of podcasts, led by professor Alexandre Pilati from the Institute of Letters at the University of Brasília, focuses on readings and discussions related to the extension project "Literature and Critical Thought in Brazil." The aim of the project is to examine Brazilian literary works in connection with the country's national formation process. In the first season, the podcasts will explore Machado de Assis's "Esaú e Jacó," Darcy Ribeiro's "Maíra and Omulu," and Chico Buarque's "Leite Derramado" and "Essa Gente." Supported by the University of Brasília's Dean of Extension and the Foundation for Research Support of the Federal District (FAPDF), the podcasts feature not only recorded lessons but also excerpts from the texts and commentary on relevant literary criticism and theory. Selection criteria for the excerpts focus on their ability to illuminate key issues related to the discussed works. The aim is to promote comprehensive reading and understand how these texts relate to Brazil's dynamic national formation. In one episode, a passage from Chapter 16 of "Leite Derramado" by Chico Buarque is read, where the narrator Eulálio Montenegro da Assunção reflects on time and space through the lens of a family heirloom—a whip. This passage critiques familial power dynamics and the intertwined nature of violence within societal relationships. The podcast series seeks to stimulate literary discussion and reflection on Brazilian realities, encouraging deeper engagement with literature.