Os Sertões, a real monument of Brazilian culture, was published one hundred years ago. The book was considered as an essentially national text, discovering a deep and authentic Brazil. However, only a few times, the conflicting relations between Euclides da Cunha's concepts of hinterland and nation were questioned. Thus, I intend to discuss that problem based on "euclidiano" textual corpus. I will emphasize his elaboration of the myth of rustic "brasilidade" and his personal and dramatic experience.
Euclides da Cunha; Os Sertões; national identity