O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 1 (of 2) by José Martiniano de Alencar
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| Author | Alencar, José Martiniano de, 1829-1877 |
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| Title | O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
| Original Publication | Brazil: B. L. Garnier,1883. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Laura Natal Rodrigues and Kristen Carmean (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 1" by José Martiniano de Alencar is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the Brazilian wilderness during the 17th century, focusing on themes of adventure and cultural conflict in colonial Brazil. The narrative revolves around the lives of several main characters, including the nobleman D. Antonio de Mariz, his family, and Pery, an Indigenous man who plays a crucial role in the unfolding events. The opening of the novel introduces the rich and lush Brazilian landscape by the Paquequer River, detailing both its natural beauty and its significance as the backdrop for the story. It establishes the setting and the time period, highlighting the contrasts between the burgeoning colonial society and the Indigenous tribes that inhabit the land. The narrative also introduces D. Antonio de Mariz, a Portuguese nobleman who has established a home amid the wilderness, along with his loyal servants and family, which includes his son, D. Diogo. The initial chapters sketch the social dynamics and tensions that will shape the characters' lives, setting the stage for impending conflicts and the exploration of themes such as loyalty and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 521 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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