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Legends of Amaraji and Other Stories
By Aldivan Torres
Length2h 20m
About this audiobook
Legends of Amaraji and Other Stories by Aldivan Torres is a rich tapestry of folklore, memory, and personal reflection woven across the landscapes of Pernambuco and beyond. From enchanted forests and haunted railway stations to heartfelt conversations and philosophical musings, this collection invites readers into a world where myth and reality intertwine.
Through tales like The Fairy of Coastal Trays, The Ghost of the Railway Station, and A True Love in an Ancient Civilization, Torres revives the oral traditions of Brazil’s interior, capturing the soul of towns like Amaraji, Angelim, Araripina, and Arcoverde. But this book is more than a journey through legends—it’s a meditation on identity, spirituality, and the human condition.
With poignant reflections on love, faith, resilience, and social justice, the author shares his truth: “I am a plural being... I respect all races, all religions, all ideologies and sexualities.” These stories and declarations form a mosaic of lived experience, offering readers both wonder and wisdom.
Whether you're drawn to magical realism, regional history, or introspective prose, Legends of Amaraji and Other Stories is a heartfelt tribute to the places and people that shape us—and the legends that keep their spirit alive.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length2 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 3, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The legend of banana plantations
2The fairy of coastal trays
3Legends of Angelim
4The Ghost of the Railway Station
5The sage of the district of Palm tree
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6The Romani person of Jupi District
7The Clown of Jucati
8An afternoon on the Mundau River
9A walk in the Spur Creek
10Legends of Araçoiaba
11A walk in the Coastal Trays
12Reflecting on sofa
13The magic of the Forest
14A walk in the Martins mountain
15The party in Village Cannã
16Dinner with friends in the District of Vinegar
17Walking the Caiana site trail
18Pylon Stream
19Legends of Araripina
20A true love in an ancient civilization
21A walk-in capybara mountain range national park
22place of the broken stone
23Middle site
24Archaeological site
25The farm of San Gonzalo
26Landowner daughter walking
27Talk with farmer
28Conversation with slave
29The first loving relationship
30Bathing in the river and eating mango
31Shopping together
32Dating Discovery
33Living in the black city
34Modern times in the region of San Gonzalo
35The new residents arrive
36Inauguration speech
37A village arises
38A little more time
39Araripina Carnival
40Saint John of Araripina
41Arcoverde, My hometown
42A little history of Arcoverde
43Arcoverde, land of my love and my work
44Why does society and religion condemn gay people?
45"We are so small, so fragile. We are in God's hand, but many find themselves very much."
46"We have to be happy with what we have. Seek what you can, work for it, and God accomplishes it."
47"I've never been discouraged by mean or negative comments. You have to believe in your ability."
48"I am a great spirit, I am in Christian celebrations, in spiritism centers, in African terraces, I am everywhere. No one is superior to me, and no spell breaks me. I am the light of the world."
49"I respect all races, all religions, all political parties, all ideologies and sexualities. I am a plural being."
50"Here is the great truth. God's love is unconditional. Father-mother love is strong, but conditional. Brother's love exists, but not with everyone. Love of relatives is called affinity. Friends are rare."
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