O Filho Eterno by Cristovão Tezza
A young aspiring writer’s life is upended when his first child is born with Down syndrome, forcing him to confront his ambitions, prejudices, and fears as he moves from shock and denial to responsibility and love. Set in late-20th-century Brazil, the narrative unflinchingly examines masculinity, failure, and the gap between expectation and reality, charting the father’s painful yet transformative journey toward accepting his son. With stark introspection and emotional candor, it portrays how an unforeseen bond reshapes identity and purpose.
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 220-240
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der ewige Sohn
- El hijo eterno
- Il figlio eterno
- Le fils éternel
- The Eternal Son
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