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Trabalhos Forcados (1900)

Trabalhos Forcados (1900)

Chagas, Joao

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ISBN10: 1437354556
ISBN13: 9781437354553
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 612
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Trabalhos Forcados (1900) is a novel written by Joao Chagas. The story is set in Portugal during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Manuel, who is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to forced labor in the colonies of Africa. The novel explores the harsh realities of the Portuguese colonial system, including the brutal treatment of African workers and the corruption of the Portuguese officials in charge of the colonies.Manuel's journey takes him from his home in Portugal to the harsh and unforgiving landscape of Africa, where he is forced to work long hours in the fields and mines. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including other prisoners, African workers, and Portuguese officials, each with their own stories and struggles.As Manuel struggles to survive in this new and dangerous environment, he begins to question the morality of the colonial system and the role that he and his fellow prisoners play in it. The novel is a powerful critique of colonialism and a call for justice and equality for all people, regardless of race or nationality.Trabalhos Forcados is considered one of the most important works of Portuguese literature and a classic of the anti-colonial movement. It is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of Portugal and its colonial legacy.Two Volumes In One.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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