02474cam a22003253u 4500 21290 UtSlPG 20260610133506.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Fonseca, Faustino da, 1871-1918 Os Bravos do Mindello : Romance Historico Os Bravos do Mindelo Romance Histórico Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-05-04 Produced by Ricardo F. Diogo, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Os Bravos do Mindello" by Faustino da Fonseca is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book likely explores the social and political dynamics of the time, focusing on the protagonist, João, a young man who is caught between love, family expectations, and the prevailing political upheaval surrounding him. The narrative opens a window into his turbulent emotions and aspirations as he navigates personal challenges against the backdrop of a transforming society. At the start of the story, João wakes from a restless sleep filled with dreams about Maria, a woman he loves, against the sounds of the morning in Mindello. As he contemplates the arrival of news from Lisbon and its potential impact on his life, he is torn between familial obligations and his feelings for Maria. The opening vividly describes his surroundings and relationships with his aunts, who are deeply invested in the domestic sphere, thereby illustrating the tension between personal desires and external societal pressures. As events unfold, João's longing for freedom and agency becomes apparent, setting the stage for his inner conflict as he must confront the realities of love, duty, and the shifting political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Lisboa: Livraria Editora Viuva Tavares Cardoso 5--Largo de Camões--6, 1906 This ebook uses a spelling from the beginning of the 20th century Portugal -- History -- Miguel I, 1828-1834 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21290 62467 62467