Os sertões
Euclides da Cunha
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Os sertões
by Euclides da Cunha, M. M. Kucinski
Published
1967
Publisher
Edições de Ouro
Pages
554
Description
**Os Sertões** (translated as Rebellion in the Backlands) (1902) is a book written by the Brazilian author **Euclides da Cunha**. Mixing science and literature, the author narrates the story of a war that happened in the end of the 19th century, in Canudos, a settlement of Bahia's Sertão ("backland"), an extremely arid region where, even now, struggles against poverty, drought and political corruption continue. During the war (1893–1897) against the republican army, the sertanejos (inhabitants of the backlands) were commanded by a messianic leader called António Conselheiro. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Os_Sert%C3%B5es In 1981, a version of the story was rewritten by Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa as "The War of the End of the World" (= "La guerra del fin del mundo") Vargas Llosa also dedicates his novel to Euclides da Cunha.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Os sertões?
This edition of Os sertões has approximately 554 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Os sertões?
For most readers, Os sertões typically takes between 11h 33m and 7h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 138,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 138,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Os sertões?
The estimated word count for Os sertões is approximately 138,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Os sertões?
Os sertões was written by Euclides da Cunha, M. M. Kucinski.
When was Os sertões published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1967. The original work may have been published on a different date.