Produção e recepção de Anália Vieira do Nascimento no Almanaque de Lembranças Luso-Brasileiro (1871-1898)

Abstract

This study investigates the production and reception of Anália Vieira do Nascimento’s (1854-1911) literature in the Almanaque de Lembranças Luso-Brasileiro (1851-1932), in order to contribute to research about the presence of women in Literature, specifically in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Initially, it was necessary to examine the state’s literary scenario in the nineteenth century and the trajectory of women in this context. In addition, the history of almanacs and, more specifically, of the Almanaque de Lembranças Luso-Brasileiro were examined. Furthermore, its social relevance, relation with Literature and openness to women’s contribution were investigated. Then, the production and reception of Anália Vieira do Nascimento’s literature was explored. This writer, born in Porto Alegre (city of Rio Grande do Sul), was distinguished by her presence and the relationships she established with other Almanaque contributors. In order to fulfill the intended objective, the theoretical approach was based on Gender Studies and Sociology of Reading, as well as historical and documentary sources. The results indicate that the author gained a prominent position in this periodical, even though her name rarely appears in the literary historiography.