| Author |
Taunay, Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay, Visconde de, 1843-1899 |
| Illustrator |
Norfini, Alfredo, 1867-1944 |
| Title |
Innocencia
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| Original Publication |
Brazil: N. Falcone,1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Innocencia" by Visconde de Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Brazilian hinterlands and explores the lives of its characters as they navigate their experiences within this unique environment, centering around the character of Innocencia and her interactions with those around her. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the sprawling wilderness of the Brazilian sertão, characterized by its beauty and isolation. The opening chapters follow various characters, such as a traveler who is making his way through this rugged terrain, and a curious dialogue unfolds between him and a mine worker named Pereira. The atmosphere is permeated with a sense of adventure as the traveler reveals his identity as a doctor on a mission to provide medical aid, particularly to a girl named Innocencia, who is portrayed as delicate and alluring. Through vivid descriptions, the reader is drawn into the natural world and the vibrant lives of those who inhabit it, setting the stage for a rich exploration of themes such as friendship, love, and the struggle against nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Brazil -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Brazilian fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68635 |
| Release Date |
Jul 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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