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A escrava Isaura: romance
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- EPUB in Folarin Bookstore Digital
- Language
- pt
About this book
Creators: Bernardo Guimarães (1825-1884) "A Escrava Isaura: romance" by Bernardo Guimarães is a novel written and published in 1875. Set during Brazil's abolitionist campaign, the story follows Isaura, a white-skinned, educated slave of noble character who suffers under a cruel master. The novel explores the extremes of Brazil's slave system through its heroine's struggles, featuring the classic romantic triangle of virtuous heroine, villainous owner, and noble rescuer. This sentimental tale became a major editorial success that captured public imagination during the fight against slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 576