O perfil intelectual do escritor pós-moderno Silviano Santiago

Abstract

This research proposes trace the intellectual profile of post-modern writer Silviano Santiago. It will examine the role of intellectual discourse in post-modern literary second Santiago, as it is of great relevance the fact that the intellectual is an individual with a vocation to represent, flesh and articulate a message, a point of view , a philosophical attitude or opinion to (and for) an audience. According to Edward Said (2005), which the least intellectual should do is act so that your audience feel comfortable - the important thing is causing embarrassment, to be against and even unpleasant. Other issues will also be discussed, such as: the writing and post-modern pastiche of writing. In conclusion with a study critical of some of the critical tests deemed most relevant of the writer is in the books: Uma literatura nos trópicos, Vale quanto pesa e Nas malhas da letra. Also, will remain critical dialogue with the friendships that intellectual, which are critical: Wander Melo Miranda, Eneida Leal Cunha and Eneida Maria de Souza.