O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 1 (of 2) by José Martiniano de Alencar
"O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by José Martiniano de Alencar is a novel published in 1857. Set in 1604 colonial Brazil, it follows Peri, a Goitacá Indian who has devoted himself to protecting Cecília, the daughter of Portuguese nobleman Dom Antônio de Mariz. When the dangerous adventurer Loredano arrives at the family's remote castle-like home, he begins plotting to kidnap Cecília and overthrow the household. A foundational text of
Brazilian Romanticism, the novel blends adventure, Gothic elements, and themes of freedom and indigenous identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Alencar, José Martiniano de, 1829-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
| Original Publication | Brazil: B. L. Garnier,1883. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guarani |
| Credits | Laura Natal Rodrigues and Kristen Carmean (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Brazilian fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67724 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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