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Novelas, Novelinhas, Noveloes:The Evolution of the (Tele)Novela in Brazil

2003; Purdue University Calumet; Volume: 2; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

1835-2340

Cacilda M. Rêgo,

Cultural, Media, and Literary Studies

This paper traces the evolution of the novela in both radio and television forms, and shows how the Brazilian telenovela, while remaining faithful to the traditions of the genre, has modernized itself, in both thematic and aesthetic terms. Part of the success of this strategy rests on the concerned intention of novela writers and producers to create a new form of dramatic expression aimed at a wide audience both at home and abroad. Although not confining its discussions to the Globo novelas, this paper also shows that the Brazilian novela stand for Globo novela, which is widely seen around the world.