As memórias híbridas do escritor: uma análise de Memórias do Cárcere, de Graciliano Ramos

Abstract

This present research aims to show an analysis of the novel “Memória do Cárcere” by Graciliano Ramos, from the concept of hybrid forms defended by the literature theoretical Luiz Costa de Lima. The novel is not only considered to be a memory but it is also an autobiography and fiction.Therefore, all due considerations are to deal with those memories, hence the autobiography and fiction, and it will be presented on its own narrative structure, what is considered as being the most significant fiction traits from the text, such as the notes written by Graciliano Ramos when he was in prison, and furthermore an analysis of the character whose name is Gaúcho, the robber Graciliano became friends with.