Gauchesque Tales
João Simões Lopes Neto
Published in 1912 • Porto Alegre
'Contos gauchescos' is a collection of short stories by João Simões Lopes Neto, representing the gaucho culture of the southern region of Brazil. The tales depict the customs, language, and way of life of the gauchos, combining elements of humor, folklore, and regionalism. Lopes Neto's work is considered a valuable contribution to Brazilian literature, preserving the rich traditions of the gauchos.
Short stories