TY  - BOOK
AU  - Goldberg,Isaac
AU  - Albuquerque,Medeiros e
AU  - Coelho Netto,Henrique
AU  - Dolores,Carmen
AU  - Machado de Assis
TI  - Brazilian Tales
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories, Brazilian -- Translations into English
KW  - Brazil -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2007-04-12; Produced by Todd Fine and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was
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N2  - "Brazilian Tales" by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, José Medeiros e Albuquerque, Coelho Netto, and Carmen Dolores is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a selection of Brazilian literature, highlighting the unique voices and themes present in the country's narrative tradition. The tales explore various aspects of human experience, often intertwining elements of realism and psychological depth.  The opening of the collection begins with a thoughtful introduction that frames the discussion on Brazilian literature's evolution, suggesting a rich yet complex tradition. Following this, the first story, "The Attendant's Confession," introduces us to the character Procopio, who reflects on his tumultuous relationship with a difficult invalid, Colonel Felisbert. As Procopio recaps his experiences of hostility and ultimately violent confrontation with the colonel, the narrative delves into themes of power, guilt, and existential reflection, setting a compelling tone for the rest of the collection. The stories promise insights into the intricacies of Brazilian society and the human condition itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21040
ER  -