Memoirs of a militia sergeant
By: by Manuel Antònio de Almedia ; translated from the Portuguese by Ronald W. Sousa ; with a foreword by Thomas H. Holloway ; and an afterword by Flora Süssekind.
Contributors: Sousa, Ronald W., 1943-
Series: Library of Latin America
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
Description: "Excellent translation of a Brazilian classic first published as a serial in 1852-53. Sousa captures the vivacity and wit of the original while effectively evoking mood and historical milieu of free lower classes of Rio de Janeiro in early-19th century. Outstanding accompanying essays"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 184).