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Contos Populares Açorianos (Terceira e São Jorge) | Folktales from the Azores (Terceira and São Jorge)

by Manuel da Costa Fontes e Paulo Jorge Correia

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 As pessoas falavam, cantavam e contavam histórias umas às outras desde tempos imemoriais, desenvolvendo uma literatura oral e folclórica muito antes do surgimento da escrita. Além de canções de carácter lírico, as pessoas cantavam poemas narrativos para perpetuar a memória dos seus heróis e de acontecimentos importantes. Em prosa, inventaram mitos sobre os seus deuses, a criação do mundo, as origens dos seres humanos, e lendas que incluíam criaturas sobrenaturais como fadas, lobisomens, bruxas e vampiros. Além de cantar, nos momentos de lazer o povo também se divertia com narrativas imaginárias em prosa conhecidas como contos populares.
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Let Me Out of this Book

by Diogo Ourique

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 Whether we’re alone in the living room, surrounded by people in a bar, or simply lying in bed next to the person that, with time, we’ve grown accustomed to calling our better half, we’ve all questioned our reality. Is there someone behind the curtain, some obscure entity controlling the machines? Who’s the jackass that engineered my life? From what five-and-dime store did everyone around me come from? And how about me: would I have to be invented if I didn’t exist? What would we do if we accidentally found out the truth?
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The Elderly

by Paula de Sousa Lima

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 Nourished by (more or less) ordinary existences, The Elderly nevertheless offers the experience of the unusual and the excessive, because the novel emanates the raw nakedness of truth. It is this truth that, setting the tone for the pages of the book, creeps up on the reader and makes them sympathise with the lives that are built up and that we follow at various stages, especially old age. Among the inhabitants of an old people’s care home, all in a state of sadness, loneliness and hopelessness, Maria de Fátima, Ernestina dos Anjos and Bernardo Augusto, whose lives are the subject of study, stand out throughout the book. At home, in their old age, these (and other) characters find the reverse of what the word home should mean. Alone, although the space is that of many men and women, disillusioned, forgotten about life, lost in hope, the characters practically only realise that the old people’s home is the last phase of what life was like, a phase of abandonment, although apparently they lack nothing - they lack flowers and sunshine and laughter and love. Alongside the present of the characters mentioned, there is a flashback to their past. From the present day, we move on to the thirties, forties, fifties, sixties and seventies of the 20th century. Maria de Fátima is the character who represents the typical woman of the years mentioned above, resilient in her role as daughter, wife and mother. Ernestina dos Anjos is a woman marked by misfortune from birth and, as an adult, is the victim of the most brutal forces of domestic violence. Bernardo Augusto is an idealist who fights against and is victimised by the Estado Novo. We are thus faced with the diversity of the human. More relevant, however, is the ambience of the present, in the old people’s care home, where the old people go because they are uncomfortable or because they have no other option and where they lose track of time, because each day is the same as the last and they forget hope and joy. The Elderly is a novel that is a portrait of our times, described with crudeness and strength of language, in which time is too precious to waste on those who supposedly have nothing to offer. Although the narrator makes plenty of comments, there are no moralisms in the pages of the book - these are left up to the reader.
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Shades of Black and Gray - An inquiry into the Island of Pico and its history

by Joel Silveira Ávila

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 In 1867, the American steamer Quaker City arrived at Horta in the Azores bound on a five-month journey to Europe and the Holy Land. Its most prominent passenger, Samuel Clemens, wrote that the Azores were so little known that, on the whole ship, "there was not a solitary individual who knew anything whatever about them." But this obscurity was not limited to American travelers. In 1926, the Portuguese writer Raul Brandão visited the Azores, including the island of Pico, and wrote a classic of Portuguese travel literature. Its title As Ilhas Desconhecidas - The Unknown Islands - speaks for itself. Indeed, the island of Pico has been covered in a virtual fog of almost perfect obscurity. So much so that, in his 2012 book, Roger Lovegrove featured the island of Pico as one of the world’s twenty most remote and isolated places. This English-language work, Shades of Black and Gray - An inquiry into the Island of Pico and its history, attempts to dispel some of this fog by illuminating Pico’s history in question-and-answer format. The work addresses the island’s discovery and settlement and other essential elements such as religion, whaling, winemaking, and emigration that helped shape the island from the 15th century to the current date.
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A Flock in the Tickle of the Wind

by Susana Almeida Rodrigues

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 A Flock in the Tickle of the Wind tells the story of Allegro, a Azores bullfinch, who was born deaf, and how his parents, community and peers react to his being different. Some of the subjects covered in this book are the development of a form of sign communication, prejudice against disability, and the importance of friendship and a sense of belonging for personal growth and well-being, which occurs when Allegro meets two other deaf birds, Chico, the Saffron finch, and Melro-negro, the Blackbird.
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Jénifer, or a French Princess - The (truly) unknown islands

by Joel Neto

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 Jenifer is a child searching for a way out, and Joel is a man looking for a story. The two meet in a public housing project in the Azores, Portugal’s poorest region, a breeding ground for alcoholism and domestic violence, sexual abuse and incest, drug trafficking, school failure, and social exclusion, among many other signs of human underdevelopment. A question floats in the background: how can Jenifer transcend her parents’ gloomy condition? She has a plan.
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Calligraphy of the Birds

by Ângela de Almeida

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 The poetry from the Azores possesses a remarkable universality that transcends the confines of the archipelago, resonating with audiences worldwide. Despite being rooted in the Azores’ distinct cultural and geographical landscape, the themes explored in Azorean poetry—such as love, loss, longing, and the human condition—are inherently universal. Such is the poetry of Angela Almeida, whose eloquent works tap into emotions and experiences relatable to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The universal appeal of Angela Almeida’s poetic language lies in its ability to evoke a sense of shared humanity. Whether expressing the ache of separation from loved ones, the joy of reunion, or the awe inspired by nature’s majesty, her poetry captures emotions and experiences that transcend geographical boundaries. With her work now available in English, Angela Almeida’s poetry can serve as a bridge between cultures, fostering connections between the Azores and the broader world, reaching new audiences, and enriching the global literary landscape with her unique perspectives and voice - the shared human experience, making it universally relevant and compelling.
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Rising of the Shadows

by José Pedro Leite

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 José Pedro Leite, a contemporary Portuguese poet, navigates the complexities of the human experience through his eloquent and moving poetry. His verses exhibit a mastery of language, intertwining vivid imagery with profound reflections on life, love, and the complexities of the human experience. He is a master at capturing the essence of fleeting moments, turning ordinary observations into profound meditations. Leite’s exploration of language is both pioneering and reverent, embracing tradition and innovation while pushing all frontiers to express the convolutions of emotion and thought. José Pedro Leite stands out in contemporary Portuguese poetry for his unique voice and the emotional depth in his poetic world. His poems provide a window into the intricacies of the human soul.
Into the Azorean Sea - Bilingual Anthology of Azorean Poetry

by Diniz Borges

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 The Azores Islands, a Portuguese archipelago located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, have a rich cultural heritage that includes a vibrant tradition of poetry. Like much of the literature from the region, Azorean poetry is heavily influenced by the islands’ natural beauty, with many poems reflecting the volcanic landscapes, the lush green pastures, and the ever-changing seas surrounding the islands. Azorean poets often draw on the region’s history, folklore, and religious and cultural traditions to create evocative and memorable works. Many Azorean poets have achieved national and international acclaim, and their work continues to be celebrated by scholars, poets, and readers alike. Overall, the poetry of the Azores Islands is a testament to this remarkable archipelago’s rich literary and cultural heritage. This collection focuses on the Azorean experience within the archipelago and the Azorean Diaspora in North America. The poets in this anthology are multi-generational and from various literary experiences and cultural landscapes. They are all united through the Azorean Spirit, independently of latitude or language. "Our isolation probably led to our love of literature and the need to "communicate" with others and ourselves. Poetry is very much loved and cultivated here." Vamberto Freitas in an interview by Oona Patrick for Provincetown Arts
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Going to the Horizon - Poetry collection from Marcolino Candeias

by Marcolino Candeias

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Azorean History Themes - Islands of struggle and resilience

by Carlos Enes

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Dripping Words - Selected poetry from Madalena Férin

by Madalena Férin

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I No Longer Like Chocolates

by Álamo Oliveira

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History of the Azores - Questions and Answers

by Luís Mendonça

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 «History of the Azores - Questions and Answers is an important volume for those hoping to better understand the cultural origins of the Portuguese who settled the Atlantic archipelago. It is especially valuable for Azorean diaspora two, three, or in my case, four generations removed from their ancestral homeland who no longer speak the language and hold desperately to the few remaining cultural markers. It is sure to be prized by both the family genealogists hoping to learn more about the lived experiences of their ancestors and the scholar hoping to contextualize Azoreanness in light of transnational migration and ongoing mobility». Michael C. DeMattos University of Hawaii

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