Os contos do tio Joaquim

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paganino, Rodrigo, 1835-1863

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Os Contos do Tio Joaquim" by Rodrigo Paganino is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Tio Joaquim, a beloved old man known for his storytelling, who entertains workers in a rural setting with simple, yet profound tales that reflect moral lessons and the essence of rural life. The stories serve as a vessel to explore various characters and themes that resonate with the human experience in a relatable and engaging manner. At the start of the collection, the narrator reminisces about spending winter at a countryside estate, where the peacefulness of rural life brought a sense of nostalgia and longing for the vibrancy of the city. The character of Tio Joaquim is introduced, depicting him as a wise and approachable figure who shares heartfelt stories with the local workers. His tales are characterized by their accessibility and moral undertones, inviting listeners to reflect on their virtues and flaws through relatable experiences. As the narrator recounts his memories of Tio Joaquim, he emphasizes the importance of preserving the old man's stories, viewing them as a cherished inheritance that carries both wisdom and simplicity essential for the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

O tio Joaquim

O romance de um sceptico d'aldeia

A proposito da missa do dia

Os domingos de fóra da terra

Os retratos de familia

O fructo prohibido

A gallinha da minha visinha

O guarda do cemiterio

Como se ganha uma demanda

O sexto mandamento

O Thomaz dos passarinhos

A historia do narrador.

Credits:

Produced by Rita Farinha 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 Books project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-09-27