The figures of decadence in the novels of Carlos de Oliveira Volume 2

The book "The Figures of Decadence in the Novels of Carlos de Oliveira Volume 2" offers an in-depth analysis of the works of the Portuguese neo-realist writer Carlos de Oliveira. In this second volume, the focus is placed on the spatiotemporal figures of decline, adopting a semiotic and epistemological perspective. The author, Paul Ngor Mack Ndour, examines the signs of human decay, utilizing theoretical approaches from psychoanalysis, psychocriticism, as well as geopoetics and geocriticism. The rural setting of Gândara is portrayed as a place where humanity struggles in a state of chaos. The volume highlights the development of time and its influence on society, particularly in the context of the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal. The detailed analysis of the metamorphoses within the domestic sphere and the symbolic significance of swamps provides deep insights into social structures and the decay of values.