Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma

Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma is a Brazilian pre-modernist novel written by Lima Barreto, first published in serial form from August to October 1911 and later as a book in 1915. The story follows Policarpo Quaresma, an extreme nationalist, and explores themes of nationalism, idealism versus self-interest, and societal critique, often with a comedic tone. The narrative employs a colloquial style reflective of Rio de Janeiro's informal speech and culminates in sharp critiques of positivism and the presidency of Floriano Peixoto.