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Infelizes: Historias Vividas (1898)

Infelizes: Historias Vividas (1898)

Osorio, Anna De Castro

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165374706
ISBN13: 9781165374700
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Infelizes: Historias Vividas (Unhappy: Lived Stories) is a book written by Anna De Castro Osorio and published in 1898. The book is a collection of short stories that depict the harsh realities of life in Brazil during the 19th century. The stories are based on real-life events and people that the author encountered during her travels throughout the country. The book is divided into three parts, each containing several stories that explore themes such as poverty, injustice, and social inequality. The first part focuses on the lives of women, particularly those who are forced into prostitution or domestic servitude. The second part deals with the lives of children, highlighting the struggles they face in a society that often neglects their needs. The third and final part explores the lives of men, including the struggles of farmers and workers in a society that values their labor but often fails to provide them with fair compensation.Osorio's writing style is straightforward and unembellished, allowing the stories to speak for themselves. She presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of life in Brazil during this period, shedding light on the harsh realities that many people faced. Despite the bleak subject matter, the book is not without hope. Osorio's stories also highlight the resilience and strength of the human spirit, showing how people can find ways to persevere even in the most difficult circumstances.Overall, Infelizes: Historias Vividas is a powerful and thought-provoking book that offers a glimpse into a different time and place. It is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the importance of bearing witness to the struggles of those who came before us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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