02553cam a22003253u 4500 30341 UtSlPG 20260610133707.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Carvalho, João Marques de, 1866-1910 Contos Paraenses 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 2009-10-27 Alegria gauleza -- A convalescente -- Desillusão -- A "Serenata" de Schubert -- Que bom marido! -- Noite de finados -- Rio abaixo -- Ao despertar -- Poemetos em prosa: I. Bidinha. II. Paraphrase ossianica. III. O parocho da aldeia. IV. Ao sol. V. Remember -- O preço das pazes -- Historia incongruente -- A licção de "Paleographo" -- Ao soprar á véla -- No baile do commendador. Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "Contos Paraenses" by João Marques de Carvalho is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work draws heavily on themes and characters rooted in the culture and landscape of Pará, Brazil, likely exploring everyday life, relationships, and societal observations. Each tale potentially reveals the intricacies of life in the Amazonian region, providing readers with insights into its unique environment and diverse people. The opening of the collection introduces a scene where a traveler, along with an older companion, strolls through the lush landscape of Pará while waiting for their meal at a modest hotel. The interaction between the traveler and the elder, a Frenchman who has lived in the region for many years, sets the stage for personal anecdotes and reflections on life, love, and fortune. As they converse, the elder shares a story of his past, hinting at themes of resilience, love lost, and the winding road to success after misfortune. This establishes not only the character's depth but also a captivating narrative style that draws readers into the vivid and sensory experiences of the Pará region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30341 71188 71188