Tractado da terra do Brasil
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- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 9,523 words
- Reading time
- 48 min
- Chapters
- 23
- Language
- Portuguese
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2009
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This sixteenth century text serves as an early account of Brazil, written by Pero de Magalhães de Gandavo. It is a challenging read because it uses archaic Portuguese orthography and syntax typical of the Renaissance era. The sentences are long, complex, and formal, reflecting the courtly style of the time. The themes focus on the fertility of the land and the potential for settlement. You will encounter vocabulary that differs significantly from modern usage, requiring patience and careful attention to historical linguistic patterns.
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Subjects
- Brazil
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