A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF CONRAD DETREZ (1937-1985)

A forgotten figure in brazilian history and culture

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18223/hiscult.v13i2.4535

Abstract

Conrad Detrez (1937-1985), a Belgian naturalized Frenchman, played a significant role in Brazilian history and culture, despite being little known. He participated in the resistance against the dictatorship and, after being tortured and expelled from the country in 1967, took refuge in Paris, where he became a writer and translator of Brazilian works, such as those by Jorge Amado and Antonio Callado. This study aims to narrate his multifaceted and underrepresented biography, highlighting his importance to Brazilian history and culture. This research utilizes qualitative and micro-historical analysis of public and private sources about his life and work, including his literary production and intellectual activities. The aim is to highlight his legacy, emphasizing his importance to Western history and culture, particularly in the Brazilian context.

Author Biography

Lucas Barroso, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Mestrando em História Social pelo Programa de Pós-graduação em História Social (PPGHIS) da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Possui especialização em Ciências Humanas e Sociais Aplicadas e o mundo do trabalho pela Universidade Federal do Piauí (UFPI). Também é licenciado em História pela Universidade Candido Mendes (UCaM) e bacharel em História pela UFRJ.

Published

2024-12-23