Living with Sin in Colonial Paulista Society (1719-1822) by Eliana Maria Rea Goldschmidt

A groundbreaking study of illicit relationships in colonial Brazil

In this meticulously researched and engagingly written book, Eliana Maria Rea Goldschmidt uncovers the hidden world of illicit relationships in colonial Paulista society. Drawing on a wealth of archival sources, Goldschmidt paints a vivid picture of the lives of those who lived outside the bounds of matrimony, from the wealthy landowners who kept mistresses to the enslaved women who were forced into concubinage.

Goldschmidt argues that illicit relationships were not simply a matter of individual morality, but were also a reflection of the social and economic realities of colonial Brazil. For many women, concubinage offered a way to escape poverty or to improve their social status. For men, it was a way to assert their power and control over women.

Goldschmidt's book is a major contribution to the study of colonial Latin America.

It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women, sexuality, and society in the Americas.

Praise for Living with Sin in Colonial Paulista Society

"A groundbreaking study that sheds new light on the lives of women and men in colonial Brazil. Goldschmidt's work is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Latin America." — Lilia Moritz Schwarcz, author of _The Emperor's Beard: Dom Pedro II and the Tropical Monarchy of Brazil_

"A fascinating and well-written book that explores the complex and often hidden world of illicit relationships in colonial Brazil. Goldschmidt's work is a major contribution to the field of Latin American history." — Stuart B. Schwartz, author of _All Can Be Saved: Religious Tolerance and Salvation in Jewish Thought_

"Goldschmidt's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women, sexuality, and society in the Americas. It is a groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about colonial Latin America." — Nancy Leys Stepan, author of _The Hour of Eugenics: Race, Gender, and Nation in Latin America_

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