
JOSÉ DE ALENCAR - UBIRAJARA
UBIRAJARA
INDICE
UBIRAJARA - I O CAÇADOR
II O GUERREIRO
III A NOIVA
IV A HOSPITALIDADE
V SERVO DO AMOR
VI O COMBATE NUPCIAL
VII A GUERRA
In the mist‑shrouded forests along the great river, a restless youth named Jaguaré abandons the familiar life of a hunter, yearning for a feat that will earn him the title of warrior. Armed with a uniquely forged double‑pointed spear, he roams the plains and mountains in search of an opponent worthy of his skill and fury. When a radiant maiden from the distant Tocantins nation appears, her presence ignites both awe and uncertainty, hinting at a clash that could reshape his destiny.
The narrative weaves vivid images of the Amazonian wilderness—roaring jaguars, soaring birds, and the echo of ancient drums—as Jaguaré confronts the tension between his fierce ambition and the gentle allure of the stranger. Their encounter sets the stage for a tale of honor, love, and the primal struggle to prove oneself within a world where myth and nature intertwine. Listeners will be drawn into a lyrical saga that celebrates courage and the timeless call of the wild.
Language
pt
Duration
~3 hours (195K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Júlio Reis, Fernanda Brojo, Manuela Alves, Rory OConor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jan 5, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1829–1877
A central voice in 19th-century Brazilian Romanticism, he helped shape a national literature through vivid historical fiction, Indigenous-themed novels, and sharp portraits of urban life. His best-known books, including O Guarani, Iracema, and Senhora, are still read as landmarks of Brazilian storytelling.
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