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Title:
Iracema
com uma noticia biographica do auctor
Original Publication: Portugal: COMPANHIA NACIONAL EDITORA,1890.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iracema
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Iracema" by José Martiniano de Alencar is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work weaves a mythical and romantic narrative set in the rich landscapes of Brazil, focusing on the themes of love, nature, and cultural identity. It introduces the titular character, Iracema, a beautiful indigenous woman, who embodies the spirit of the land and is intertwined with the fate of a foreign warrior named Martim. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the serene yet vibrant environment of the Ceará region, teeming with life and imbued with a sense of nostalgia for homeland. The narrative quickly shifts to the heart of the story as we meet Iracema, described as a virgin with remarkable beauty and grace. Her chance encounter with Martim, who is portrayed as a brave yet lost warrior, leads to a fateful interaction between the two. The initial moments are charged with tension and intrigue, hinting at the complexities of their relationship amid the backdrop of cultural clashes and the looming presence of danger from rival tribes. Iracema's protective instincts and the intertwining destinies of the characters set the stage for an unfolding tale of love and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Alencar, José Martiniano de, 1829-1877
EBook No.: 67740
Published: Mar 30, 2022
Downloads: 411
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Race relations -- Fiction
Subject: Tupi Indians -- Fiction
Subject: Indians of South America -- Brazil -- Fiction
Subject: Brazil -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Iracema
com uma noticia biographica do auctor
Original Publication: Portugal: COMPANHIA NACIONAL EDITORA,1890.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iracema
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Iracema" by José Martiniano de Alencar is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work weaves a mythical and romantic narrative set in the rich landscapes of Brazil, focusing on the themes of love, nature, and cultural identity. It introduces the titular character, Iracema, a beautiful indigenous woman, who embodies the spirit of the land and is intertwined with the fate of a foreign warrior named Martim. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the serene yet vibrant environment of the Ceará region, teeming with life and imbued with a sense of nostalgia for homeland. The narrative quickly shifts to the heart of the story as we meet Iracema, described as a virgin with remarkable beauty and grace. Her chance encounter with Martim, who is portrayed as a brave yet lost warrior, leads to a fateful interaction between the two. The initial moments are charged with tension and intrigue, hinting at the complexities of their relationship amid the backdrop of cultural clashes and the looming presence of danger from rival tribes. Iracema's protective instincts and the intertwining destinies of the characters set the stage for an unfolding tale of love and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Alencar, José Martiniano de, 1829-1877
EBook No.: 67740
Published: Mar 30, 2022
Downloads: 411
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Race relations -- Fiction
Subject: Tupi Indians -- Fiction
Subject: Indians of South America -- Brazil -- Fiction
Subject: Brazil -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.