Menina E Moca (1891)

By Bernardim Ribeiro

Book Overview

Menina E Moca is a novel written by Bernardim Ribeiro and published in 1891. The story is set in Portugal during the 16th century and revolves around the love affair between a young girl named Menina and a handsome young man named Moca. Menina is a beautiful and innocent girl who lives in a small village with her family. Moca is a nobleman who falls in love with Menina and they begin a secret relationship.Their love is threatened by the jealous and vengeful Jacinta, who is also in love with Moca. Jacinta plots to ruin Menina's reputation and turn Moca against her. As their love is tested, Menina and Moca must navigate the complexities of love, betrayal, and societal expectations.The novel is known for its lyrical and poetic language, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, honor, and social class. It is considered a classic of Portuguese literature and has been adapted into various forms of media, including plays and films.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165488019
• ISBN13: 9781165488018
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"