by Luís Fernando Veríssimo · tapa dura · ISBN 9789722020602
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«As mentiras que os homens contam» is the short story collection by Luís Fernando Veríssimo, published by Dom Quixote in hardback (152 pages, in Portuguese).
This collection of short tales by the Brazilian writer revolves around lying and its many faces: those told to others, those kept silent, and those that sustain life as a couple. With irony and everyday observation, Veríssimo builds small scenes where humour and bitterness coexist and portray the human condition.
The Dom Quixote edition dates from December 2002; the cover indicates the 5th edition.
Recommended for readers who enjoy short, ironic tales close to everyday life, and for those who want to discover Brazilian literature.
Luís Fernando Verissimo was a Brazilian writer. Verissimo was the son of Brazilian writer Érico Verissimo and lived with his father in the United States during his childhood. Best known for his crônicas and texts of humor, more precisely satire of manners, published daily in several Brazilian newspapers, Verissimo was also a cartoonist, translator, and television writer, playwright and novelist. He has also been advertising and newspaper copy desk. He was also a musician, having played saxophone in a few sets. With over 60 published titles, he was one of the most popular contemporary Brazilian writers.
