| Author |
Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 |
| Title |
Noites de insomnia, offerecidas a quem não póde dormir. Nº 09 (de 12)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 46.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
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| Summary |
"Noites de Insomnia, Offerecidas a Quem Não Pôde Dormir" by Camillo Castello Branco is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work appears to address significant social and political issues in Portuguese society, focusing on themes of justice, morality, and the theatrical arts. It is likely to engage readers interested in historical context and societal critique through a literary lens." The opening of this work sets the stage for a series of contemplative essays that intertwine personal reflections with broader societal observations. It begins with an introduction that outlines the author's intention to enlighten the lower social strata and evoke progressive thought among the masses. Following this, it presents topics such as the moral implications of justice, historical perspectives on censorship and condemnation, and a satirical examination of Portuguese theater. The voice is earnest, combative, and passionate, drawing the reader into a discourse that critiques both the bureaucracy and the moral fabric of society, showcasing the author's belief in the power of the written word as a catalyst for social change. (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 literature -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28155 |
| Release Date |
Feb 23, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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