02357cam a22003013u 4500 28414 UtSlPG 20260610133640.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Corvo, João de Andrade, 1824-1890 Theatro de João d'Andrade Corvo - I : O Alliciador - O Astrologo Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-26 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "Theatro de João d'Andrade Corvo - I" by João de Andrade Corvo is a dramatic work written in the mid-19th century. This play, titled "O Alliciador," unfolds in three acts and focuses on a cast of characters dealing with themes of ambition, social class, and the pursuit of happiness in the challenging context of life on the island of Madeira. The narrative likely centers around the character Luiz do Campanario, who aspires for a better life and struggles with the implications of emigration and the elusive definition of success. The opening of the drama introduces Luiz do Campanario and Antonio Prudente discussing their difficult lives amidst the backdrop of societal issues. Luiz expresses his grief about his impoverished situation and the burden of having a sick mother. Meanwhile, the characters reminisce about the past and reflect on their current predicaments, touching on themes of hope and the accompanying fear of leaving one’s homeland. Joanninha, the daughter of Antonio, is established as a key figure intertwined in these relationships, particularly with Luiz, who harbors feelings for her. The dialogue foreshadows conflicts arising from socioeconomic struggles and personal desires, setting the stage for deeper explorations of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of fortunes as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Portuguese drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28414 69323 69323