In this Book
- The Conjurer and Other Azorean Tales
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: Tagus Press at UMass Dartmouth
- Series: Portuguese in the Americas Series
summary
Born from the fertile volcanic soil and the sea and mists surrounding the Azorean islands, the characters who inhabit these stories blend realism with magic. Like the nine Muses, each island has its own special attributes. Whether searching for love, power, or meaning, these characters are subject to the whims of Fate and Fortune. Here the commonplace present confronts forces both natural and supernatural. In the Azorean microcosm, they come to represent a far larger sphere, embodying the foibles and idiosyncrasies of humanity the world over.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright Page
- pp. 2-7
- The Conjurer
- pp. 1-10
- The Last Troubadour of Lusitania
- pp. 11-14
- Dona Leonor’s Dress
- pp. 15-19
- Alfredo’s Timeless Death
- pp. 20-28
- Maria Almeida’s Miraculous Fate
- pp. 29-36
- The Witches and the Fisherman
- pp. 37-42
- The Thief of Santa Inês
- pp. 43-50
- The Newest Star
- pp. 51-60
- The Secret Place
- pp. 61-69
- The Blind Man of Praia Negra
- pp. 70-78
- A Night on the Town
- pp. 79-86
- The Wounds
- pp. 87-92
- The Lost Voice
- pp. 93-98
- Constança’s War with the Elements
- pp. 99-111
- Eduardo’s Promise
- pp. 123-130
- The Saint of Quebrado do Caminho
- pp. 131-140
- Night Magic
- pp. 141-165
Additional Information
ISBN
9781933227429
Related ISBN(s)
9781933227412
MARC Record
OCLC
820943477
Pages
176
Launched on MUSE
2015-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No