Memoirs of a militia sergeant : a novel

Almeida, Manuel Antônio de 1831-1861 (Author). Sousa, Ronald W., 1943- (Added Author). Holloway, Thomas H., 1944- (Foreword.). Süssekind, Flora, 1955- (afterword.).

Summary: "Excellent translation of a Brazilian classic first published as a serial in 1852-53. Sousa captures the vivacity and wit of the original while effectively evoking mood and historical milieu of free lower classes of Rio de Janeiro in early-19th century. Outstanding accompanying essays"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Record details

ISBN: 0199761671
ISBN: 9780199761678
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 184 pages)
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Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 184).
Formatted Contents Note:	Cover; Contents; Series Editors' General Introduction; Historical Context and Social Topography of Memoirs of a Militia Sergeant; Memoirs of a Militia Sergeant; Contents; Volume: I; I: Origins, Birth, and Baptism; II: Early Misfortunes; III: Farewell to Deviltry; IV: Fortune; V: Vidigal; VI: First Night Away from Home; VII: The Comadre; VIII: The Rare Animal Garden; IX: The Compadre's "I've Done Pretty Well"; X: Explanations; XI: Progress and Setback; XII: Starting School; XIII: Change in Life; XIV: Further Vengeance and Its Result; XV: Scandal; XVI: The Plan's Success; XVII: Dona Maria.
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.
Language Note:	Translation of: Memôrias de um sargento de milícias.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.