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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.)
Author: Albuquerque, Medeiros e, 1867-1934
Author: Coelho Netto, Henrique, 1864-1934
Author: Dolores, Carmen, 1852-1910
Author: Machado de Assis, 1839-1908
Translator: Goldberg, Isaac, 1887-1938
EBook No.: 21040
Published: Apr 12, 2007
Downloads: 297
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, Brazilian -- Translations into English
Subject: Brazil -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Brazilian Tales
Note: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Todd Fine and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
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.)
Author: Albuquerque, Medeiros e, 1867-1934
Author: Coelho Netto, Henrique, 1864-1934
Author: Dolores, Carmen, 1852-1910
Author: Machado de Assis, 1839-1908
Translator: Goldberg, Isaac, 1887-1938
EBook No.: 21040
Published: Apr 12, 2007
Downloads: 297
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, Brazilian -- Translations into English
Subject: Brazil -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.