World Ago: Memories of a Madeira Childhood

A World Ago: memories of a Madeira childhood

by David Downie

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5970 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	150 pages

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By Maria Velho da Costa

World Ago is a memoir by Portuguese author Maria Velho da Costa. The book recounts her childhood in Madeira, Portugal, during the early 20th century.

Da Costa was born in Funchal, Madeira, in 1933. Her father was a doctor and her mother was a schoolteacher. Da Costa had a happy childhood, spending her days playing with her friends and exploring the island's lush forests and rugged coastline.

However, Da Costa's childhood was also marked by the political and social upheaval of the time. In 1936, the Portuguese military overthrew the democratic government and established a dictatorship. Da Costa's father was arrested and imprisoned for his opposition to the regime. Da Costa and her mother were forced to flee Madeira and live in exile in Brazil.

Da Costa returned to Madeira in 1945, after the end of the dictatorship. She went on to study law and become a successful writer. In 1994, she published World Ago, a memoir of her childhood in Madeira.

World Ago is a beautifully written and evocative memoir that captures the spirit of a bygone era. Da Costa's writing is both lyrical and insightful, and she brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of her childhood home.

World Ago is a must-read for anyone interested in Portuguese history, culture, or literature. It is also a wonderful book for anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one or the pain of exile.

A World Ago: memories of a Madeira childhood

by David Downie

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5970 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	150 pages

FREE