Triste Fim de Polycarpo Quaresma by Lima Barreto
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Barreto, Lima, 1881-1922
Portuguese
"Triste Fim de Polycarpo Quaresma" by Lima Barreto is a novel first published in 1911. It follows Major Policarpo Quaresma, an idealistic patriot obsessed with Brazilian culture and progress. His noble but impractical dreams lead him through three phases of disillusionment: promoting indigenous language and traditions, attempting agricultural refor...
a quixotic anti-hero whose virtues become his downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Deborah Rivera
5 months agoI needed a solid reference and the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. Truly inspiring.
Kenneth Gonzalez
5 months agoAfter spending time with this material, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. This turned out to be a great decision.
Karen Gonzalez
5 months agoAfter completing the first chapter, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. Don't hesitate to download this.
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Andrew Taylor
3 weeks agoI’ve read many books on this subject, and the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. This felt rewarding to read.