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Memoirs of a militia sergeant : a novel /
"Excellent translation of a Brazilian classic first published as a serial in 1852-53. Sousa captures the vivacity and wit of the original while effectively evoking mood and historical milieu of free lower classes of Rio de Janeiro in early-19th century. Outstanding accompanying essays"--Ha...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés Portugués |
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New York :
Oxford University Press,
1999.
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| Colección: | Library of Latin America.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Contents; Series Editors' General Introduction; Historical Context and Social Topography of Memoirs of a Militia Sergeant; Memoirs of a Militia Sergeant; Contents; Volume: I; I: Origins, Birth, and Baptism; II: Early Misfortunes; III: Farewell to Deviltry; IV: Fortune; V: Vidigal; VI: First Night Away from Home; VII: The Comadre; VIII: The Rare Animal Garden; IX: The Compadre's "I've Done Pretty Well"; X: Explanations; XI: Progress and Setback; XII: Starting School; XIII: Change in Life; XIV: Further Vengeance and Its Result; XV: Scandal; XVI: The Plan's Success; XVII: Dona Maria.