Book Cover of Iracema, the Honey-Lips: A Legend of Brazil

Iracema, the Honey-Lips: A Legend of Brazil

by Jose de Alencar

The story revolves around the relationship between the Tabajara indigenous woman Iracema and the Portuguese colonist Martim, who was allied with the Tabajara nation's enemies, the Pitiguaras.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

Portuguese

Published In

1885

Authors

Jose de Alencar  image

José Martiniano de Alencar was a Brazilian lawyer, politician, orator, novelist and dramatist. He is considered to be one of the most famous and influential Brazilian Romantic novelists of the...

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