"Quebranto" is a comedic play in three acts, written in Portuguese by Coelho Neto (1864-1934). Specifically composed for the Companhia do Theatro da Exposição Nacional, this edition also includes the one-act comic play "Nuvem." A snapshot of early 20th-century Brazilian theatre, "Quebranto" offers readers a glimpse into the humor and dramatic styles popular during that period. Coelho Neto was a prolific Brazilian author, and this play showcases his talent for dialogue and character development. This edition preserves the original language and cultural context, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of Portuguese literature and theatrical history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.