Resumo
Os Meus Amores: Contos e Balladas (1894) by Trindade Coelho is a collection of short stories and ballads capturing rural Portuguese life with vivid, heartfelt prose.
The stories, such as "Idílio Rústico," depict the innocent love of two young shepherds, Gonçalo and Rosária, set against pastoral landscapes, while "Sultão" humorously portrays a farmer’s bond with his mischievous donkey. Themes of simplicity, nostalgia, and human connection shine through, blending rustic charm with emotional depth.