Infelizes: Historias Vividas by Ana de Castro Osório
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| Author | Osório, Ana de Castro, 1872-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | Infelizes: Historias Vividas |
| Contents | Dezoito annos -- Tio Barreiros -- Solteirão -- Hamlet -- A senhora Angelica -- Algarve -- Cúmulo -- A ama -- Entardecer -- Bretan -- Victoria -- A terra -- Freiras -- Sombras. |
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| Summary | "Infelizes: Historias Vividas" by Ana de Castro Osório is a collection of poignant short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of the unfortunate, focusing on the experiences of the downtrodden and marginalized in society. Through rich emotional narratives, it reflects on themes of suffering, loss, and the complexity of human relationships, often invoking a sense of nostalgia and deep empathy for its characters. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as the narrator is overwhelmed by feelings of longing and compassion amid a feverish state, reminiscing about the "infelizes" (the unhappy) of the world. A significant character introduced is Aunt Clara, a centenarian who recalls her vibrant youth during a tumultuous time, particularly highlighting the experiences of her family during the invasions by the French. The passage weaves a tapestry of memories filled with both personal and collective histories, illustrating the struggles faced by individuals and the lasting impact those struggles leave on their identities and relationships. Through Clara's nostalgic reflections, readers are invited into the rich yet bittersweet world of those who bear the weight of past sorrows and enduring hopes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Short stories, Portuguese |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27155 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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