Auto da cobiça

Abstract

Auto da Cobiça, by Altimar Pimentel, is a play that stands out in the Paraíba Literária collection of the Central Library of the Federal University of Paraíba. This book, which is a milestone in Paraíba literature, presents a dramatic and engaging narrative that explores human nature and its weaknesses. The work is a sharp social critique, disguised under the cloak of theater. Pimentel, with his sharp and insightful writing, unveils human greed and its devastating consequences. He does this with a mastery that can only be achieved by a true connoisseur of the human soul. The author uses well-constructed characters and intelligent dialogues to drive the story, keeping the reader engaged from beginning to end. Auto da Cobiça is a work that, despite being set in a specific context, manages to transcend geographical and temporal barriers. It is a must-read for all those who appreciate theater and quality literature. In short, Auto da Cobiça is a masterpiece of Paraíba theater and a testament to Altimar Pimentel's literary talent. It is a work that deserves to be read and appreciated by all literature lovers.