CONVERGENCES IN AMARAL, NASCENTES AND MARROQUIM

Abstract

The works O Dialeto Caipira, by the São Paulo-born Amadeu Amaral (November 6, 1875 – October 24, 1929); O Linguajar Carioca, by the Rio de Janeiro-born Antenor Nascentes (June 17, 1886 – September 6, 1972); and A Língua do Nordeste, by the Pernambuco-born Mário Marroquim (March 22, 1896 – March 15, 1975), published respectively in 1920, 1953, and 1934, undoubtedly represent three classics of Brazilian dialectological studies, especially considering the first half of the twentieth century. This is due not only to the authors' expertise in addressing the issues examined but also to the pioneering nature of many of the questions raised, many of which continue to resonate to this day. Given this context, the central scope of the present article is to offer a comparative analysis of lexical and grammatical components present in the three works. Furthermore, based on what can be inferred from the study, it is also our aim to promote an examination of relevant aspects concerning the evolution of Portuguese language instruction in basic education levels, with notes on phonological and morphosyntactic components, which may eventually be further explored within the scope of advanced linguistic research.