02547cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500200016724600210018725000190020826400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350801150044452014330055953400690199254600700206165300180213185600430214999900170219221581UtSlPG20260610133510.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7apt2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBraga, Alberto Leal Barradas Monteiro,d1851-191110aContos d'Aldeia1 aContos da Aldeia  a2ª edição 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-05-23  aProduced by Ricardo F. Diogo, Rita Farinha and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Contos d'Aldeia" by Alberto Leal Barradas Monteiro Braga is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives are likely set in rural Portugal, featuring characters like Euzebio and Anselmo, two aging millers, and their families as they navigate personal and communal challenges amidst historical turmoil. The stories delve into themes of love, loss, and social dynamics in village life, providing a glimpse into a simpler yet profound way of living.  The opening of the collection introduces us to two old millers, Euzebio and Anselmo, who share a deep friendship and a lively connection to their rural surroundings. As autumn rains swell the river that separates their mills, their interaction becomes limited, highlighting the burdens of age. The narrative soon shifts focus to their children: Simão, Euzebio's strong son, and Margarida, Anselmo's spirited daughter, who share a childhood bond that deepens into love. However, the backdrop of civil unrest and warfare looms large, leading to tragedy as Simão is conscripted, setting the stage for an emotional exploration of sacrifice and heartache, especially felt by Margarida as she faces the turmoil of war. This opening sets a poignant tone that threads through the subsequent stories, capturing the essence of life in a village marked by both personal connections and societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cPorto: Companhia Portugueza Editora, 1916  aThis ebook uses a spelling from the beginning of the 20th century  aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21581  c62739d62739