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Essays by Benedito Nunes and Milton Hatoum on Belém and Manaus, written 20 years ago, get a new edition
TL;DR
- Essays by Benedito Nunes and Milton Hatoum on Belém and Manaus are reissued 20 years after their initial publication.
- The book, "Crônica de Duas Cidades: Belém e Manaus," consists of two essays detailing the urbanization of these cities.
- It examines architecture, politics, and crucial moments in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
- The essays reveal historical details, such as the origin of the word 'bonde' and the nickname 'pichilinga' for the British pound.
- Belém's attempts to emulate cities like Liverpool, Lisbon, Venice, and Paris are discussed.
- Manaus is described as a "mixed space" where different urban elements coexist.
- The new edition offers a more practical format for easier reading and portability.