Ubirajara: Lenda Tupi

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Ubirajara: Lenda Tupi

by José Martiniano de Alencar

PT·~3 hours

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Description

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.

Details

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

2012-01-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

José Martiniano de Alencar

José Martiniano de Alencar

1829–1877

A leading voice of Brazilian Romanticism, he helped shape the national novel through stories that blended politics, emotion, and a powerful sense of place. Best known for works like O Guarani and Iracema, he wrote fiction that became central to Brazil’s literary identity.

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