Komunistické Československo v dílech jorgeho amada a zélie gattai
Communist Czechoslovakia in Works of Jorge Amado and Zélia Gattai

Summary/Abstract: During the Cold War a number of intellectuals stood up to express their support for one of the rival parties in the effort of defending their political beliefs. The study analyses the changes in attitude of a Brazilian writer, Jorge Amado, and his wife, Zélia Gattai, towards the Soviet Union and communist ideology, with a focus on their exile in Czechoslovakia between 1949-1952. While before this stay the couple could only see the life in socialist countries during their short visits there, which were organized, moreover, by the local governments, more than two years at Dobříš chateau enabled them to experience the dark side of Stalinism. A detailed analysis of the work of both Brazilian intellectuals shows that the couple found a lot of friends and valuable contacts in Czechoslovakia. Even their daughter Paloma was born there. However, at the same time, their stay in Czechoslovakia represents also the disillusionment and beginning of Amado´s break with the Communist party.

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