A Divorciada by José Augusto Vieira

"A Divorciada" by José Augusto Vieira is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of young women navigating the complexities of social expectations and romantic entanglements during a time when societal norms were becoming increasingly scrutinized. Central to the narrative is the character Ermelinda, who is caught in the tumult of affections and the influence of her peers and family as they discuss relationships and the social implications of divorce. The opening of the novel presents a lively celebration hosted by Mendes for his daughter Adelaide’s 19th birthday. The atmosphere is filled with youthful exuberance, showcasing the interactions of young women and men as they prepare for the festivities. As guests arrive, conversations focus on attire, potential suitors, and social aspirations, reflecting the characters' desires and societal pressures within a well-off environment. Amidst this backdrop, hints of deeper interpersonal dynamics and budding romances emerge, particularly involving the charming yet enigmatic Alberto, whose presence stirs a mix of admiration and envy among the women. As the revelries unfold, the stages are set for exploring themes of love, ambition, and the societal repercussions of personal decisions as the novel progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Vieira, José Augusto
Title A Divorciada
Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 31917
Release Date
Last Update Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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