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Title: Triste Fim de Polycarpo Quaresma
Original Publication: Brazil: Revista dos Tribunaes,1915.
Note: Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by the Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil.)
Summary: "Triste Fim de Polycarpo Quaresma" by Lima Barreto is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Major Polycarpo Quaresma, a patriotic bureaucrat devoted to the ideals of Brazilian culture and nationalism, who immerses himself in his quest to promote Brazil’s heritage and traditions. His peculiar habits and intense dedication set him apart in a society that frequently misunderstands him. The opening of the novel introduces Major Quaresma as he follows an impeccable daily routine, returning home from his job at the Arsenal of War precisely at 4:15 PM. Known for his seriousness and unconventional interests, Quaresma has recently begun taking guitar lessons from a local troubadour, which intrigues and puzzles his neighbors. His affinity for Brazilian culture, particularly the modinha music, drives him to learn the guitar, igniting his passion for preserving what he deems to be the authentic expression of national identity. Throughout this portion of the book, Barreto skillfully sets up Quaresma’s character, showcasing his determination, patriotism, and the conflicts that arise from his unconventional pursuits in an unappreciative society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Barreto, Lima, 1881-1922
EBook No.: 67535
Published: Mar 1, 2022
Downloads: 129
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Brazil -- Fiction
Subject: Brazilian fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Triste Fim de Polycarpo Quaresma
Original Publication: Brazil: Revista dos Tribunaes,1915.
Note: Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by the Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil.)
Summary: "Triste Fim de Polycarpo Quaresma" by Lima Barreto is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Major Polycarpo Quaresma, a patriotic bureaucrat devoted to the ideals of Brazilian culture and nationalism, who immerses himself in his quest to promote Brazil’s heritage and traditions. His peculiar habits and intense dedication set him apart in a society that frequently misunderstands him. The opening of the novel introduces Major Quaresma as he follows an impeccable daily routine, returning home from his job at the Arsenal of War precisely at 4:15 PM. Known for his seriousness and unconventional interests, Quaresma has recently begun taking guitar lessons from a local troubadour, which intrigues and puzzles his neighbors. His affinity for Brazilian culture, particularly the modinha music, drives him to learn the guitar, igniting his passion for preserving what he deems to be the authentic expression of national identity. Throughout this portion of the book, Barreto skillfully sets up Quaresma’s character, showcasing his determination, patriotism, and the conflicts that arise from his unconventional pursuits in an unappreciative society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Barreto, Lima, 1881-1922
EBook No.: 67535
Published: Mar 1, 2022
Downloads: 129
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Brazil -- Fiction
Subject: Brazilian fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.