Brazil Red

Více o knize

Set against the backdrop of a lush and dangerous jungle, two orphaned children, Just and Colombe, find themselves on a French colonizing expedition, tasked with learning native languages. The novel features larger-than-life characters, including the eccentric leader Villegagnon, and explores themes of coming of age and love. It contrasts the brutal European civilization with the harmonious Indian world, highlighting the tension between conquest and the sacredness of nature. Through their journey, Just and Colombe grapple with their destinies and the conflicting views of humanity's relationship with nature.