Manoel Monteiro e as várias faces do texto de cordel

Abstract

This work is a discussion about appropriation practices of paradidactic-advertising cordel brochures produced by Brazilian poet Manoel Monteiro, who lived in Paraíba and Pernambuco. He was enshrined as a national reference in this literature field. We have reflected on how the poet could mark his existence in the world through his authorial production. Thus, we have related some of his life and work fragments through his biographical profile. We also have emphasized his author-function by establishing a dialogue with his brochures and books, which began to be sold at the public fair. Afterwards, they have conquered other places, like school and university libraries. We have also recalled cordel literature origin in Brazil, through relevant studies on this subject, as well as popular culture. We have presented the "New Cordel" according to Manoel Monteiro‟s understanding about this topic and, finally, we could think about working with cordel literature at school. In order to perform the research, we have used interviews. Besides, we have cataloged all Manoel Monteiro‟s brochures as well. We have seek theoretical subsidies in studies by Roger Chartier (1990; 1994; 2008; 2012), Michel de Certeau (2008; 2011), Michel Foucault (1992), Márcia Abreu (1993; 1996; 2001; 2006; 2007; 2011), Gilmar de Carvalho (2002), Ricardo Azevedo (1998), Socorro Pacífico Barbosa (2001), among other scholars. Survey results indicate a paradidactic / advertising content when it comes to Monteiro‟s cordel brochures. This particular feature allows greater integration of Manoel Monteiro‟s texts at school, as well as a greater awareness and knowledge about cordel literature by general population from Campina Grande (Paraíba, Brazil). This work has also contributed to construct the memory of Brazilian northeast cordel poets. Through their voices, profiles could be established, which record the various facets that make up Brazilian Northeast culture and also Brazilian society.