Lendas e Narrativas (Tomo II) by Alexandre Herculano
"Lendas e Narrativas (Tomo II)" by Alexandre Herculano is a collection of traditional tales and narratives written during the 19th century. The book explores various legends, with a focus on themes like chivalry, love, and the supernatural, set against the backdrop of medieval Portugal. One of the key stories features D. Diogo Lopes, who encounters a mysterious lady with goat-like feet, leading to a mixture of romance and magical elements. The opening
of the work introduces the tale of "A Dama-Pé-de-Cabra," beginning with a bard recounting the history of D. Diogo Lopes, a nobleman known for his hunting prowess. While engaged in a hunt, he is captivated by a beautiful lady who sings from a rocky perch. As they converse, she reveals her noble lineage and proposes an unusual condition: D. Diogo must promise never to make the sign of the cross again. This leads him into a tumultuous relationship marked by peace and a dramatic twist, as D. Diogo faces the consequences of his vows and the haunting presence of his wife when she transforms into a creature with goat-like feet. The story sets the tone for a larger exploration of love, sacrifice, and supernatural folklore in the narratives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lendas e Narrativas (Tomo II) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by João Miguel Neves and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17005 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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