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Tent of Miracles by Jorge Amado follows Dr. James D. Levenson, an American professor who travels to Brazil to research community leader and scientist Pedro Archanjo on the centennial of his birth. Assisted by poet Fausto Pena, Levenson’s work elevates Archanjo to a national symbol of Brazilian democracy and dignity. The narrative explores Archanjo's life, his advocacy for racial miscegenation, and his eventual imprisonment, set against the backdrop of Bahia’s vibrant multicultural neighborhood, Pelourinho. This work includes instances of racial discrimination and violence.