02094cam a22003133u 4500 31575 UtSlPG 20260610133724.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Anonymous A Pata no Choco Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-09 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "A Pata no Choco" by Anonymous is a dialogue-driven short story likely written in the early 19th century. This humorous piece revolves around two characters, Maria Pires and Tereza Fernandes, who engage in a lively conversation about a mysterious and troubling incident involving a hen that has ceased laying eggs. The book delves into themes of superstition and the absurdities of rural life, showcasing the cultural quirks and beliefs prevalent during that time. In the narrative, Maria expresses her distress over her hen, which seems to be under a supernatural influence that prevents it from returning to its normal behavior. The two women share their thoughts on various folk remedies and solutions while discussing ominous dreams that foreshadow maleficence involving the hen and its eggs. As they explore these themes, humor intermingles with superstition, illustrating how community gossip and shared fears intertwine in their lives. Ultimately, the story reveals not only the nature of their worry but also the wisdom and camaraderie that sustains friends in the face of absurdity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Portuguese literature -- 19th century Dialogues https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31575 72421 72421