Thiago Barone releases new short story collection ‘Maranhão’

Writer Thiago Barone has released a new collection of short stories titled ‘Maranhão’, published by Editora Patuá. The book explores themes of memory, identity, and belonging through narratives set in small towns and rural communities.

The stories aim to capture the cultural richness and oral traditions of the Brazilian interior, portraying characters whose lives are shaped by their origins and collective memories. One notable story, ‘A Máquina’, follows a talented chess player whose journey crosses social and geographic boundaries.

Barone stated that his characters carry the strength of their roots, experiencing universal emotions such as hope, fear, and longing within specific local contexts. The author emphasizes that memory plays a central role in his work, serving as a tool to understand human essence and community identity.