| Author |
Villa-Moura, Bento de Oliveira Cardoso, Visconde de, 1877-1935 |
| Illustrator |
Carneiro, António, 1872-1930 |
| Title |
Fialho d'Almeida
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| Credits |
Produced by Mike Silva
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| Summary |
"Fialho d'Almeida" by Visconde de Bento de Oliveira Cardoso Villa-Moura is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This literary work delves into the life and artistic contributions of Fialho d'Almeida, a significant figure in Portuguese literature, exploring the interconnections between his personal experiences and his artistic expressions. The narrative likely weaves together elements of both personal anecdotes and critical reflections on his literary output. The opening of "Fialho d'Almeida" transports readers to Villa de Frades, a village significant in the writer's life. The narrator describes a visit to the now-altered home of Fialho d'Almeida, reflecting on its changed state and recounting interactions with the writer’s relatives. He notes the atmosphere of the village and the melancholy surrounding the memory of Fialho, hinting at themes of nostalgia and loss. The chapter suggests an exploration of Fialho’s character through the lens of his family's narratives, his inclinations toward melancholy, and the larger cultural backdrop that shaped his artistic vision. It also subtly introduces the idea of Fialho’s tragic end, potentially foreshadowing a deeper examination of his troubled genius in the subsequent chapters. (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 |
Almeida, Fialho d', 1857-1911
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34288 |
| Release Date |
Nov 12, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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