Through an analysis of different documents (newspapers, magazines and books) written by Lima Barreto (1881-1922), we discuss the specificity of this type of material, and possible guidelines for reading and linking the theme of fragments with fictional works. In this article, we analyse the signs left by the author, regarding the tense dialogue with Nietzsche's works, especially those containing a reflection about the notion of humanity.
Lima Barreto; memory; Nietzsche; Brazilian culture