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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...

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Основен автор: Almeida, Manuel Anto‚nio de, 1831-1861.
Други автори: Sousa, Ronald W., 1943-, Holloway, Thomas H., 1944- (Foreword.), Su˜ssekind, Flora, 1955- (afterword.)
Формат: Електронен
Език: English
Portuguese
Публикувано: New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
Серия: Library of Latin America.
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Онлайн достъп: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=438940
Подобни документи: Print version:: Memoirs of a militia sergeant.
Съдържание:
  • 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.