Do tamanho do mundo : regionalidade e universalidade na obra Sagarana, de J. Guimarães Rosa

Abstract

This paper discusses the presence of the regionality and the universality in the work Sagarana, by João Guimarães Rosa. Therefore, it uses theoretical principles from the studies on social imaginary and cultural identity, intending to analyze the contribution of imaginary and identity elements for constructing the regionality of the fictional universe represented, as well as for expressing its intended universality. It examines several forms of symbolic representations valued in the region and the way they enclose aspects of universality, translated into literary language. It´s an interdisciplinary discussion concerning Literature, Sociology and Anthropology, which is connected to the regionality studies.