Brazilian Tales by Albuquerque, Coelho Netto, Dolores, and Machado de Assis
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| Translator | Goldberg, Isaac, 1887-1938 |
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| Author | Albuquerque, Medeiros e, 1867-1934 |
| Author | Coelho Netto, Henrique, 1864-1934 |
| Author | Dolores, Carmen, 1852-1910 |
| Author | Machado de Assis, 1839-1908 |
| Title | Brazilian Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Brazilian Tales" by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, José Medeiros e Albuquerque, Coelho Netto, and Carmen Dolores is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a selection of Brazilian literature, highlighting the unique voices and themes present in the country's narrative tradition. The tales explore various aspects of human experience, often intertwining elements of realism and psychological depth. The opening of the collection begins with a thoughtful introduction that frames the discussion on Brazilian literature's evolution, suggesting a rich yet complex tradition. Following this, the first story, "The Attendant's Confession," introduces us to the character Procopio, who reflects on his tumultuous relationship with a difficult invalid, Colonel Felisbert. As Procopio recaps his experiences of hostility and ultimately violent confrontation with the colonel, the narrative delves into themes of power, guilt, and existential reflection, setting a compelling tone for the rest of the collection. The stories promise insights into the intricacies of Brazilian society and the human condition itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, Brazilian -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Brazil -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21040 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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