Manuel de Moraes: Chronica do Seculo XVII by J. M. Pereira da Silva
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"Manuel de Moraes: Chronica do Seculo XVII" by J. M. Pereira da Silva is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life and experiences of Manuel de Moraes, set during the early 17th century in Brazil. The work likely explores significant events of the time, including the interactions between Portuguese settlers, indigenous populations, and the Jesuit missions, alongside the broader socio-political landscape of colonial Brazil.
The opening of the book introduces the backdrop of São Paulo, detailing its transformation from a sparse settlement to a burgeoning town, and presents the character of Manuel de Moraes, a young man recently unshackled from the constraints of Jesuit life. His internal conflict regarding his past and the expectations placed upon him by his father is prominent, underscoring themes of personal versus familial duty. The initial chapters also depict tension between different societal classes and cultural identities, including Portuguese settlers and indigenous peoples, setting the stage for the story's development and the challenges ahead for Moraes. As he navigates relationships with others, including his father and a woman from an indigenous background, the groundwork is laid for a narrative rich in personal and historical conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Silva, J. M. Pereira da (João Manuel Pereira), 1817-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | Manuel de Moraes: Chronica do Seculo XVII |
| Credits | Produced by Pedro Saborano |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Moraes, Manoel de, 1596-1651 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29819 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29819-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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