Ademar Vidal e Raul de Goes: personagens da história da Paraíba

Abstract

This book, written by Itapuan Bottô Targino, delves into the life and work of the characters Ademar Vidal and Raul de Goes, highlighting their significant contributions to the history of Paraíba. Vidal, an intellectual from Paraíba born in 1897 and deceased in 1986, is the central focus of the narrative. The text explores Vidal's biographical traits, as well as his social place, with the aim of understanding his process of erudition. The author, Maria Joedna Rodrigues Marques, investigates Vidal's intellectual formation, his activities in institutions, social groups, correspondence and meetings with other intellectuals. These experiences shaped his cultural production, especially his folklore studies in the 1940s, which contributed to the formulation of a cultural identity for Paraíba. By engaging with theorists such as Sérgio Vilas Boas, Jean-François Sirinelli and Aleida Assmann, the book offers an in-depth look at these characters and their impact on the region's history and culture.