Infelizes: Historias Vividas

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Osório, Ana de Castro, 1872-1935

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Contents:

Dezoito annos

Tio Barreiros

Solteirão

Hamlet

A senhora Angelica

Algarve

Cúmulo

A ama

Entardecer

Bretan

Victoria

A terra

Freiras

Sombras.

Credits:

Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-11-04