Project Gutenberg 2010-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 119 Câmara, João da 1852 1908 Da Câmara, João Gonçalves Zarco da Câmara, João Zarco da Câmara, João Gonçalves Zarco da Camara, Joao Goncalves Contos As Mães -- O Baile dos velhos -- A Outra -- O Paquete -- Perdido -- Ad Astra -- O Ventura -- O Primeiro sorriso -- O Meu rewolver -- O Mimoso -- Gri-gri -- Na Biqueira -- Requiem aeternam -- As Estrellas do cego -- Os Netos -- A Burrinha branca. Produced by Pedro Saborano (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Contos" by João da Câmara is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology reflects the author’s keen observation of rural life, focusing on the complexities of human emotion, nostalgia, and the interactions within close-knit communities. The stories feature various characters, often highlighting their struggles, desires, and the rich tapestry of life in a Portuguese village. The opening of "Contos" introduces us to a character who is on a journey home, filled with a sense of nostalgia for the simpler joys of rural life. As he walks along a rough path, he contemplates his past, reminiscing about his mother and the happiness of returning home after a stint in the military. His thoughts drift to the connections he cherishes, particularly with the women he encounters, evoking a sense of longing for the warmth of home and family. The vivid descriptions of the landscape and the character's inner reflections set the tone for a narrative steeped in emotion and relatable human experiences, suggesting deeper themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. pt Fiction Short stories, Portuguese PQ Text PT Contos Category: Short Stories 214272 2025-08-13T06:50:00.130410 text/html 208315 2021-01-06T10:39:45 text/html 138416 2025-08-13T06:50:05.780326 application/epub+zip 143033 2025-08-13T06:50:01.904326 application/epub+zip 143033 2025-08-13T06:50:00.750347 application/epub+zip 243787 2025-08-13T06:50:08.557312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233788 2025-08-13T06:50:05.140336 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215703 2022-09-14T15:29:44.098812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186574 2025-08-13T06:49:59.513380 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184125 2021-01-06T10:39:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18874 2025-08-13T06:50:08.687300 application/rdf+xml 8888 2025-08-13T06:50:01.249367 image/jpeg 2364 2025-08-13T06:50:00.998348 image/jpeg 72800 2021-01-06T10:39:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 77245 2021-01-06T10:39:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 134774 2025-08-13T06:50:00.150345 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog es.wikipedia