{"product_id":"poor-dalkey-archive-press-9781564787644-raul-brand-o","title":"Poor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Poor\" (originally \"Os Pobres\") by Raul Brandão is a poignant exploration of the struggles faced by the underclass. Published by Dalkey Archive Press in 2016, this paperback edition spans 177 pages and offers readers a unique blend of thematic and stylistic innovation. The novel is crafted through a series of loosely connected vignettes that delve into two distinct narrative levels. The first level highlights the lives of prostitutes, revealing how their desperate need for love transforms into a means of survival. The second level focuses on Gebo, a seemingly disheveled man whose life intertwines with the harsh realities of those around him. Brandão's powerful storytelling invites readers to empathize with the marginalized, making \"Poor\" a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of human existence and societal challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raul Brandão","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52232181186902,"sku":"9781564787644","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3206\/6390\/files\/9781564787644.jpg?v=1767749548","url":"https:\/\/www.bookshop.ee\/products\/poor-dalkey-archive-press-9781564787644-raul-brand-o","provider":"Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}