Miguel M. Abrahão
Encyclopedia
Miguel Martins Abrahão is a prolific Brazil
ian writer and dramatist, author
of numerous plays
and books.
, Brazil
, on January 25, 1961, Miguel M. Abrahão spent much of his youth in São Paulo, and currently, resides in Rio de Janeiro
, with his wife and children.
He graduated in history
, in pedagogy
and journalism
, having held various activities in educational institutions, besides devoting much of his time on literature
.
He taught History of Brazil
for the undergraduate program in journalism
at the Unimep (Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
) in the 80s. In this educational institution was also responsible for implementing the Center Theatre
UNIMEP in 1979 and coordinated all activities until theatrical 1981.
Most of his work for children and youth, however, although written during his teens, was not published in book from 1983.
Brazil
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ian writer and dramatist, author
Author
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of numerous plays
Play (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
and books.
Life
Born in São PauloSão Paulo
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, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, on January 25, 1961, Miguel M. Abrahão spent much of his youth in São Paulo, and currently, resides in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, with his wife and children.
He graduated in history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
, in pedagogy
Pedagogy
Pedagogy is the study of being a teacher or the process of teaching. The term generally refers to strategies of instruction, or a style of instruction....
and journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
, having held various activities in educational institutions, besides devoting much of his time on literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
.
He taught History of Brazil
History of Brazil
The history of Brazil begins with the arrival of the first indigenous peoples, thousands of years ago by crossing the Bering land bridge into Alaska and then moving south....
for the undergraduate program in journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
at the Unimep (Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Piracicaba
Piracicaba is a city located in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The population in 2009 was 368,843 in an area of 1,369.511 km², at an elevation of 547 m above sea level.-Name:...
) in the 80s. In this educational institution was also responsible for implementing the Center Theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
UNIMEP in 1979 and coordinated all activities until theatrical 1981.
Most of his work for children and youth, however, although written during his teens, was not published in book from 1983.
Plays
- As aventuras do Saci Pererê (children's, 1973)
- Pimpa, a Tartaruga (children's, 1973)
- O DinheiroO DinheiroO Dinheiro is a theatrical comedy in two acts, written by Miguel M. Abrahão in 1976 and published first in 1983 in Brazil.-Plot summary:O Dinheiro,play written in 1976 - and revised by the author in other opportunities - is the best-known work of dramaturgy by Miguel M...
(Comedy, 1976) - Armadilha (peça) (drama, 1976)
- No Mundo Encantado da Carochinha (children's , 1976)
- O Descasamento (Comedy, 1977)
- Pensão Maloca (Comedy, 1977)
- A Casa (play)A Casa (play)A Casa is a theatrical comedy in two acts, written by Miguel M. Abrahão in 1978 and published first in 1983 in Brazil.-Plot summary:A Casa, tells a simple story, but its great strength lies in the description passionate and accomplice of the characters.The theme of the play revolves around a...
(Comedy, 1978) - O Covil das Raposas (Comedy, 1978)
- O ChifrudoO ChifrudoO Chifrudo is a theatrical comedy in two acts, written by Miguel M. Abrahão, in 1978 and published first in 1983 in Brazil.-Plot summary:...
(Comedy, 1978) - Pássaro da ManhãPássaro da ManhãPássaro da Manhã is a theatrical one-act drama, written by Miguel M. Abrahão in 1978 and staged several times in Brazil. It was published in book form in 2009.-Plot summary:...
(teen drama, 1978) - Alta-Sociedade (Comedy, 1978)
- O Minuto Mágico (Comedy, 1981)
- As ComadresAs ComadresAs Comadres is a theatrical comedy in two acts, written by Miguel M. Abrahão in 1978 and published first in 1981 in Brazil.-Plot summary:Beth Beast, feminist leader, reversing the prevailing values and seeking to take over and lead women around the country to assume a dominant position and...
(Comedy, 1981) - Três (drama, 1981)
- A EscolaA Escola-Plot summary:The book has as background the 30s, during the dictatorship of the Vargas government.Master Bolivar Bueno, involved with dangerous ideas for the season, has a strong influence and emotional control over their traditional primary school students from Wolfgang Schubert, while dividing...
(historical drama, 1983) - Bandidos Mareados (children's , 1983)
- O Rouxinol do Imperador (children's, 1992)
Novels
- O Bizantino (1984)
- A Pele do OgroA Pele do Ogro-Plot summary:The story told by the novel A Pele do Ogro occurs in the cities of London, Rome, Moscow, Paris and Berlin, and as a basis for the plot, the story of 19th century Europe.The novel is divided into three parts and an epilogue...
(1996) - O Strip do Diabo (1996)
- A EscolaA Escola-Plot summary:The book has as background the 30s, during the dictatorship of the Vargas government.Master Bolivar Bueno, involved with dangerous ideas for the season, has a strong influence and emotional control over their traditional primary school students from Wolfgang Schubert, while dividing...
(2007)
Children's book
- As Aventuras de Nina, a Elefanta Esquisita (1971)
- As aventuras do Saci Pererê (1973)
- Biquinho (1973)
- Pimpa, a Tartaruga (1973)
- Confissões de um Dragão (1974)
- Lateco (1974)
- Arabela (1974)
- Junior, o Pato (1974)
- Bonnie e Clyde (1975)
- O Mistério da Cuca (1975)
- O Império dos Bichos (1979)
- O Caso da Pérola Negra (1983)
Non-fiction: The Story of Civilization
- Introdução aos Estudos Históricos (Editora Salesiana, 1985)
- História Antiga e Medieval (Editora Salesiana, 1985)
- História Antiga (Editora Agbook, 1992)
- História Medieval (Editora Agbook, 1992)
External links
- http://www.literaturabrasileira.ufsc.br/ - Digital Library of Literature of UFSC
- Official blog