A experiência da linguagem e do sagrado no conto “A hora e vez de Augusto Matraga” de Guimarães Rosa sob a ocular de Martin Heidegger

Abstract

In this research we developed the theme of language and the holy in Martin Heidegger (1889- 1976) thoughts. The holy is highlighted in his thoughts through the dialogue with poet Hölderlin (1770-1843). Such dialogue is derived from the necessity of Heidegger’s thoughts and was possible once Hölderlin’s poem questions the nature of poetry. Putting poetry and thoughts together, Heidegger highlights the nature of language. Therefore, talking about an experience with the nature of language is bringing up a kind of game between poetry and thinking. The being is shown between the lines of the “essential being” through the essence of language. Holy and being are both revealed and interpreted with the same openness. This is seen on man as he experiences Dasein. Acting like this, man undergoes what is known as searcher for being (thoughts) and keeper of the truth of being (poem). Thus, he experiences the holy when he experiences the nature of language. Considering this, we will try to highlight at what point the main character in the short story by João Guimarães Rosa (1908-1967) “A hora e a vez de Augusto Matraga” lives this experience of language and the holy.