A Gazelle's Paw

By: Martiniano de Alencar, José

Set in nineteenth-century Rio de Janeiro, A Gazelle's Paw is a sparkling Brazilian classic of romance, irony, and social observation. When the wealthy Hor cio becomes captivated by a single lost slipper, he imagines an ideal woman from that tantalizing clue alone. But as he pursues the beautiful Am lia, he finds himself opposed by Leopoldo, a man whose love is rooted not in fantasy, but in character and feeling. First published in 1870, the novel turns a Cinderella-like premise into a sharp, elegant story about vanity, desire, appearances, and the difference between superficial fascination and genuine devotion.
With wit, charm, and emotional precision, Jos de Alencar crafts a courtship novel that is both entertaining and quietly incisive. Beneath its grace and lightness lies a modern question: do we love people as they are, or as we imagine them to be? This edition invites new readers into one of the finest urban romances of Brazilian literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYNW327B
• ISBN13: 9798258981851
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"