| Author |
Mascarenhas, Miguel J. T. |
| Title |
Surpreza
Entre-acto original
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)
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| Summary |
"Surpreza" by Miguel J. T. Mascarenhas is a drama written in the early 1870s. The play centers around themes of love, sacrifice, and fate, exploring the lives of its characters who navigate challenging social circumstances. The narrative unfolds in a modest setting, capturing the essence of life in that time period. The storyline revolves around Laura, a seamstress, who struggles to provide for her younger brother Arthur after the death of their mother. Her life takes a pivotal turn with the arrival of Alfredo, a kind-hearted lieutenant who becomes her protector. As their relationship deepens, a surprising revelation unfolds when João, a soldier, confronts Laura and reveals he is her long-lost father. This unexpected reunion sets off a dramatic chain of events filled with emotional turmoil, culminating in a heartfelt resolution as love triumphs over adversity, and the bond between father and daughter is restored. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Portuguese drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25241 |
| Release Date |
Apr 29, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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