A normalista
Adolfo Caminha
Published in 1893 • Rio de Janeiro
'A normalista' is a novel by Adolfo Caminha. It tells the story of Aurélia, a young woman from a rural town who becomes a student at a teacher training college in the city. Through Aurélia's experiences, the author explores themes of education, social class, and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. 'A normalista' is considered one of the pioneering works of Brazilian naturalism.
Novel