| Author |
Lima, S. de Magalhães (Sebastião de Magalhães), 1850-1928 |
| Title |
A Senhora Viscondessa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano
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| Summary |
"A Senhora Viscondessa" by S. de Magalhães Lima is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a fashionable woman, the Viscondessa, and her entangled relationships and affairs amidst the backdrop of high society in Portugal. The narrative introduces themes of desire, jealousy, and social struggles as it sets the stage for intricate character interactions. At the start of the novel, the scene is set at a grand ball hosted by the Viscondessa at her palatial home, where guests elegantly mingle and dance amidst a lavish atmosphere. As the celebration unfolds, we are introduced to the Viscondessa herself, described as an exquisite and troubled beauty caught in a complicated romance with a young man named Alfredo. Their flirtations are abruptly interrupted by another man, filled with jealousy and rage, threatening Alfredo with a dagger, thus igniting the tension of unrequited love and rivalry that permeates the story. This opening lays the groundwork for exploring the Viscondessa's inner turmoil and the societal expectations placed upon her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Portuguese fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24710 |
| Release Date |
Feb 27, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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