Cordel
Cordel: Brazilian Popular Literature in Verses and Rhymes
Cordel literature booklet, a significant cultural expression of Northeastern Brazil, characterized by rhyming verses and local cultural themes. Woodcutting, a technique traditionally associated with these brochures, enriches the visuality of cordel, which became popular in the twentieth century. This copy reflects the tradition of sale at fairs and exhibition in cordels, practices that contributed to the dissemination of Northeastern popular culture.
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CASCA Archive. Cordel: Literatura Popular Brasileira em Versos e Rimas. Record #38. https://casca-archive.org/items/show/38
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