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O Guarani 7.2 · 7.2

The sun laid itself on the forests

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O sol declinava no horizonte e deitava-se sobre as grandes florestas, que iluminava com os seus últimos raios.

The sun was sinking on the horizon and laid itself over the great forests, lighting them with its last rays.

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The sun sinks toward the horizon and lays itself over the great forests, lighting them with its last rays.

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The sun is already personified — it 'lays itself down,' as if going to sleep. Alencar animates the whole landscape for the sacred hour.

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