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100	1		_aAlmeida, Fialho de, _d1857-1911
245	1	0	_aContos
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-05-20
505	0		_aA Camillo Castello Branco -- A Ruiva -- Sempre amigos -- O tio da America -- A idéa da comadre Monica -- Historia de dois patifes -- A desforra de Baccarat -- Quatro épocas -- O funambulo de marmore -- O milagre do convento -- Dois primos -- A expulsão dos jesuitas -- O ninho d'aguia -- A dôr.
508			_aRita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520			_a"Contos" by Fialho de Almeida is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a vivid tableau of life, likely within a Portuguese urban setting, exploring the intertwining experiences and struggles of various characters against a backdrop of social commentary and human emotion. The narratives likely delve into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, capturing the essence of everyday life. The opening of "Contos" introduces the first story, "A Ruiva," set in a tavern called "Pescada", located opposite a cemetery. This lively yet somber setting is frequented by workers returning from the graveside, engaging in boisterous conversations flavored with local dialect and humor. The narrative introduces us to a range of characters, including a casket-maker and the tavern keeper, Tia Lauriana, as they recall the mysterious "Ruiva," a woman linked to death and decay. Through the discussions and their interactions, we see glimpses of the harsh realities of life and the intriguing connections between the living and the dead, while underlying social issues of poverty and mortality emerge. Each character provides insights into their world, hinting at deeper tales to unfold in the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cPortugal: Ernesto Chardron, editor, 1881
653			_aPortuguese fiction -- 19th century
653			_aShort stories, Portuguese
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70819
999			_c111545 _d111545