O Engeitado by Alberto Leal Barradas Monteiro Braga

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Author Braga, Alberto Leal Barradas Monteiro, 1851-1911
Title O Engeitado
Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
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Summary "O Engeitado" by Alberto Leal Barradas Monteiro Braga is a poignant novel written during the late 19th century. The book tells the story of a child abandoned at birth, exploring themes of social issues, family, and compassion. It reflects the social landscape of its time, delving into the struggles faced by the impoverished in society. The narrative centers on a woman named Joaquina who discovers a newborn baby, referred to as the engeitado (the abandoned child), left by the riverside. Despite her husband's reservations, she decides to care for the child, whom they name Simão. As Simão grows, he faces various hardships and societal prejudices, particularly due to his status as an orphan. He is raised in a loving environment, but is ultimately separated from his adoptive mother when he is sent to a Jesuit school, where he flourishes academically. However, misfortune befalls him as he endures harsh treatment as a servant in a store, which culminates in violence and his eventual death in a hospital. The story poignantly captures the themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of societal neglect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 25594
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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