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Legends of Amaraji and Other Stories

By Aldivan Torres

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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.

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Audiobook details

GenreGeneral Fiction

Length2 hrs 20 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateOct 3, 2025

LanguageEnglish

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."