Apresentação - Dossiê Temático

Literature, like other art forms, has always served an instrument for resistance, which through various discursive strategies responds to manifestations of oppression, despotism and dogmatism kinds. Above all, 20th century literary production — a that witnessed proliferation dictatorships authoritarian regimes, armed conflicts, wars genocides, despite humanity's extraordinary progress in multiple areas was marked by strong sense social, cultural or political engagement, also extends creation the 21st century. Also Portuguese-speaking countries, one recurrent themes modern contemporary been criticism towards arbitrariness governments, as is case Salazar regime stifled Portuguese society over forty years prolonged colonial exploitation Africa dictatorial regimes established second half last Brazil Latin American countries. The aim this dossier present some expressions critical thinking on deals with subject. Therefore, eight studies devoted analysis works Brazilian authors who, at different times forms expression, reacted against tendencies Lusophone societies are gathered here.