by Rodrigo Alvarez · Globo Livros · tapa blanda · ISBN 9786586047486
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«Redentor» is the biography of the Christ the Redeemer monument written by Rodrigo Alvarez, published by Globo Livros in paperback (314 pages, in Portuguese).
Journalist Rodrigo Alvarez reconstructs the history of the Christ of Corcovado: the first expeditions to the mountain, the idea of honouring Princess Isabel, the art deco construction and decades of neglect. He debunks myths and shows how the monument entered Brazilian popular culture, including the carnival episode.
First complete biography of the monument, inaugurated in 1931 and chosen as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world; edition published in 2021.
For non-fiction readers interested in the history of Brazil, sacred art and iconic monuments.
