"Brazilian Tales" by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, José Medeiros e Albuquerque, Coelho Netto, and Carmen Dolores, presents a selection of rich Brazilian stories from the early 20th century, exploring a diverse range of voices and themes found within the nation's literary history. The collection starts with an introduction that presents the evolution of Brazilian literature as a complex and meaningful tradition. The first story, "The Attendant's Confession," introduces Procopio and his challenging interactions with Colonel Felisbert, with Procopio’s experiences highlighting themes of power, regret, and deep thinking as he recalls his violent struggles with the colonel. The book offers insights into Brazilian society and the universal aspects of the human experience in each of the stories that follow.
Brazilian Tales
By Medeiros e Albuquerque
Witness confessions, explore power struggles, and uncover the intricacies of the human spirit in this collection of Brazilian stories.
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About the AuthorJosé Joaquim de Campos da Costa de Medeiros e Albuquerque was a Brazilian poet, politician, teacher, journalist, short story writer, civil servant, essayist, orator, novelist and dramatist. He is famous for writing the lyrics of the Brazilian Republic Anthem in 1890.
José Joaquim de Campos da Costa de Medeiros e Albuquerque was a Brazilian poet, politician, teacher, journalist, short story writer, civil servant, essayist, orator, novelist and dramatist. He is famous for writing the lyrics of the Brazilian Republic Anthem in 1890.
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