Personalities, places and literary events: analysis of the literary inventory of Currais Novos/RN (2024)

Análise do inventário literário de Currais Novos/RN (2024)

Abstract

Among the segments that make up tourism, there is cultural tourism, made up of different modalities, such as literary tourism. The article aims to inventory the events, personalities and literary places in the city of Currais Novos/RN, thinking about ways of appropriating these cultural assets by cultural tourism. It is understood that the study has social and scientific relevance, as it provides elements for public authorities to think about the appropriation of literary elements by tourism, as well as producing scientific knowledge. The methodology used was the cultural inventory proposed by IPHAN, with adaptation of the inventory sheets, bibliographical research and the application of questionnaires. The theoretical framework articulates tourism, literature and cultural heritage. The results made it possible to identify and analyze 7 literary personalities, 4 places and 3 events.