Vamiré: Romance dos tempos primitivos by aîné J.-H. Rosny

"Vamiré: Romance dos tempos primitivos" by aîné J.-H. Rosny is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into the lives of prehistoric humans and unfolds through the experiences of the central character, Vamiré, who is depicted as a skilled hunter and artist. The book likely explores themes of survival, the natural world, and the early development of human culture. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the distant past, approximately twenty thousand years ago, setting a vivid scene of a landscape teeming with prehistoric fauna, such as mammoths and leopards. We meet Vamiré, a hunter who embodies the strength and intellect of his people, as he witnesses a fierce struggle between a leopard and a deer, soon interrupted by a lion. The narrative paints a picture of the primeval world filled with danger and beauty, culminating in Vamiré’s own encounter with a colossal creature called the espeleu, showcasing his bravery. As the conflict unfolds, Vamiré's character emerges as both a formidable warrior and a perceptive individual connected to the rhythms of nature, laying the groundwork for his further adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Rosny, J.-H., aîné, 1856-1940
Translator Figueiredo, Cândido de, 1846-1925
Uniform Title Vamireh. Portuguese
Title Vamiré: Romance dos tempos primitivos
Credits Produced by M. Silva
Reading Level Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Prehistoric peoples -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 29213
Release Date
Last Update Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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