Play of Saint Lawrence (Portuguese: Auto de São Lourenço) is one of the most well-known plays by Joseph of Anchieta.[1] It is written in Portuguese, Spanish, Old Tupi, and Old Guarani,[2] reflecting the social reality of the time.[3] It records ethnographic information, such as the tearful salutation,[4] as well as toponyms and sparsely documented episodes, such as the Battle of the Canoes.[5][3] Play of Saint Lawrence was first performed in Saint Lawrence Chapel, in what would later become the city of Niterói.[6] According to Armando Cardoso, this would have occurred on 10 August 1587, during Anchieta's visit as provincial.[6] The work was adapted by Guilherme de Almeida.[7]
| Play of Saint Lawrence | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Joseph of Anchieta |
| Date premiered | 10 August 1587 |
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References
edit- ^ Anchieta 2006, p. X.
- ^ Anchieta 2006, pp. XII–XIII.
- ^ a b Anchieta 1954, p. 681.
- ^ Anchieta 2006, p. XII.
- ^ Anchieta 2006, pp. 198–199.
- ^ a b Anchieta 2006, p. XI.
- ^ Anchieta 2006, pp. X–XI.
Bibliography
edit- Anchieta, José de (1954). Poesias (in Portuguese). Translated by Martins, Maria de Lourdes de Paula. São Paulo: Museu Paulista.
- Anchieta, José de (2006). Teatro (in Portuguese). Translated by Navarro, Eduardo de Almeida (2nd ed.). São Paulo: Martins Fontes. ISBN 978-85-336-2142-8.
External links
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Media related to Play of Saint Lawrence at Wikimedia Commons- Auto representado na festa de São Lourenço
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