Paul Zumthor's conceptual universe in Brazil

Abstract

This work intends to offer in perspective Paul Zumthor's conceptual universe. Dealing with the ideas of movement, displacement and nomadism, Zumthor focuses on orality, specially on the effects of presence, ambiance and body in action. He creates a very singular acception of performance, connecting memory to the future. The irradiation of his ideas in Brazil is shown through many and diverse blendings of compatibilities. The second part of the text presents his fiction as a document that reveals how important our recent history is followed by his incursions in our country.