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Loading... Bom-Crioulo: The Black Man and the Cabin Boyby Adolfo Caminha
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A classic of Brazilian literature, Bom-Crioulo tells the story of Amaro, who avoids slavery by joining the navy, and there becomes known as Bom-Crioulo for his strength and good character. He befriends a young cabin-boy, Aleixo, and their friendship develops into a homosexual affair. When their ship returns to Rio de Janeiro, Bom-Crioulo rents a small room from Dona Carolina where the two live together. But when Bom-Crioulo has to return to sea separately from Aleixo, Dona Carolina seduces him, and the two become lovers until Bom-Crioulo, hospitalized after his return from the sea, discovers the affair. No library descriptions found. |
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