| Author |
Alencar, José Martiniano de, 1829-1877 |
| Title |
O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 2 (of 2)
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| Original Publication |
Brazil: B. L. Garnier,1883.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guarani
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues and Kristen Carmean (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 2" by José Martiniano de Alencar is a Brazilian novel written in the late 19th century. The story continues the tumultuous saga involving the characters from earlier in the series, exploring themes of love, bravery, betrayal, and the struggle against formidable enemies. In this installment, we see characters like D. Antonio de Mariz and his son D. Diogo confronted with dire dangers as they prepare for conflict with the Aymorés, as well as the treacherous actions of Loredano and other characters. At the start of this volume, tensions are high as D. Antonio prepares his son D. Diogo for a potentially dangerous journey to the city for reinforcements. The narrative quickly sets the stage for impending conflict, revealing a plot of betrayal among D. Antonio’s adventurous band. Pery, a loyal Indian companion, is determined to protect Cecilia, and through a series of interactions, we see the complex relationships and loyalties at play. The opening chapters deftly weave emotional exchanges with the pressures of loyalty and impending violence, capturing the reader's attention and setting up the stakes for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Brazilian fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67725 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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