What is a moreninha?

"AMoreninha" is a novel written by Joaquim Manuel de Macedo, first published in 1844. It is considered one of the most important works of Brazilian romanticism literature and one of the first Brazilian novels.

The novel tells the story of Augusto, a young man who falls in love with Carolina, also known as Moreninha, during a summer vacation in the countryside. However, Carolina is engaged to another man, who is wealthy but not good-hearted. Augusto and Carolina's love for each other grows stronger as they spend time together, but they struggle with the obstacles and societal expectations that separate them.

The novel explores themes of love, social status, family pressure, and personal morals. It has been adapted into several stage plays, films, and TV series over the years and is still widely read and studied in Brazil today.