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Aquela Família: Tipos, caricaturas e episódios provincianos

By Ladislau Patrício
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A collection of short, comic sketches observes provincial life through brisk first-person encounters and grotesque portraits. Episodes portray crowded train journeys, domestic embarrassments and village incidents, blending anecdote, social observation and caricature. The narrator records manners, speech and bodily foibles with affectionate mockery, alternating light reflection and vivid scene-painting to reveal local rituals, family dynamics and the petty pretensions of small‑town society.

About the Author

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Ladislau Patrício

Ladislau Patrício was a Brazilian author known for his work in the early 20th century, particularly in the realm of regional literature. His notable book, "Aquela Família: Tipos, caricaturas e episódios provincianos," offers a vivid portrayal of provincial life and its characters, blending humor with social commentary. Through his writing, Patrício captures the essence of Brazilian culture and the intricacies of family dynamics, making significant contributions to the literary landscape of his time.

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