Contos do Norte by João Marques de Carvalho
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"Contos do Norte" by João Marques de Carvalho is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book showcases narratives that celebrate the life and culture of the Amazonian people, particularly reflecting on the experiences of those who inhabit the lush, untamed landscapes of the region. Themes of love, loss, and nature are prevalent, portraying the emotional depth and resilience of the characters. The opening of "Contos do
Norte" welcomes readers with a heartfelt homage to the people of Pará, introducing the reader to the life of a caboclo named Antonio. Following a tragic event where he loses his wife to the sea, Antonio moves to a remote area with his son in search of solace. Yet, his grief transforms into a fierce desire for revenge against the ocean, leading him to a fateful encounter during a storm. The opening sets a rich, atmospheric backdrop, emphasizing the connection between humanity and the natural world, laying the groundwork for the poignant tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carvalho, João Marques de, 1866-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Contos do Norte |
| Contents | Represalias -- Um exgottado -- Conto do natal -- A neta da cobacla de Ourém -- O banho da tapuia -- Complicações psychologicas -- Um caso da cabanada -- Um como tantos. |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 35.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28691 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28691-4 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 492 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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