Historias Brazileiras by Visconde de Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay Taunay
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"Historias Brasileiras" by Visconde de Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay is a collection of Brazilian narratives written in the late 19th century. This literary work offers a rich tapestry of stories that explore Brazilian culture, identity, and the landscape, possibly centering around the lives of various characters navigating their circumstances amidst the backdrop of Brazil's evolving society. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces readers to the setting of Miranda, a Brazilian
village, in the year 1861. The arrival of the steamship "Alpha" brings excitement and a sense of change to the inhabitants, who are hoping for prosperity through improved trade routes. Among the characters introduced is Alberto Monteiro, a wealthy traveler intrigued by the area's beauty and potential, who soon engages in interactions that highlight the local customs and traditions. The preliminary chapter sets the stage for Alberto's journey and the exploration of the region's history, as well as hints at his developing relationships, particularly with the indigenous people and the dynamics of the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Taunay, Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay, Visconde de, 1843-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Historias Brazileiras |
| Credits |
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Brazil -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brazil -- Drama |
| Subject | Paraguay -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62525 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 377 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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