Tales from the Beneath

30 years later, a classic of Brazilian fiction returns in a commemorative edition!

Originally published in 1996 (only in Portuguese), Tales from the Beneath marked Rodrigo Sartori’s literary debut. Written when the author was only 19, the book was born from a blend of personal unrest and the imagination typical of science fiction and magical realism.

This very special edition celebrates three decades since its publication, bringing not only the original stories—which move between death, mystery, ironic humor, and moral provocation—but also a brand-new piece written exclusively for this volume: “Just Another Day.”

In this new story, we follow a detective in Medellín, 1986, devastated by the loss of his wife and entangled in the discovery of a manipulative philosophical cult. The narrative plunges into themes of limerence, grief, psychological control and urban violence, culminating in an utterly unexpected ending. Disturbing and lyrical, it is impossible to put down before the final line.

Readers will also find here stories such as The First Death, The Tenth Symphony, God Is Brazilian and Reckless!, which already hinted, back in 1996, at the stylistic daring and sensitivity that would shape the author’s trajectory. And they will encounter echoes of their own youth, reflected in narratives that explore timeless dilemmas: love, loss, faith, ethics and the eternal search for meaning.

This unmissable book is a invitation to rediscover the power of Brazilian literary imagination.