The Family Demon, by José de Alencar, at the D. Maria II theater (Lisbon, 1860)

ABSTRACT

This article analyzes performances of José de Alencar’sThe Family Demon at the D. Maria II Theater in 1860. The goal is to show that these performances can help our understanding of the ways the Portuguese theatrical scene appropriated Brazilian dramaturgy. The article shows the possible areas in which Brazilian dramaturgy influenced Portuguese theater, which challenges the notions of scholars who claim that the Portuguese theater companies in the 19th century did not appropriate Brazilian theatrical repertoire.

Keywords:
José de Alencar; The Family Demon; Lisbon; 1860