02278cam a22003253u 4500 29040 UtSlPG 20260610133648.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Alencar, José Martiniano de, 1829-1877 Como e porque sou romancista Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Como_e_Por_Que_Sou_Romancista Release date is 2009-06-05 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "Como e porque sou romancista" by José Martiniano de Alencar is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into Alencar's literary journey, exploring the influences, experiences, and circumstances that shaped his vocation as a novelist. This work is not merely a biography but rather a reflection on the art of storytelling and the factors that contribute to the development of a writer's identity. In this introspective narrative, Alencar recounts key moments from his childhood and early adulthood that fueled his passion for literature, including significant figures such as his teacher, Janário Matheus Ferreira, who instilled in him a love for learning and literature. He reflects on the early days of his writing career, his inspirations drawn from literature and life experiences, and his commitment to capturing the essence of Brazilian culture and identity through his novels. The book serves as both a personal memoir and a manifesto for aspiring writers, emphasizing the relationship between life experiences and literary creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Alencar, José Martiniano de, 1829-1877 Novelists, Brazilian -- 19th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29040 69888 69888