Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 08 by Alexandre Herculano

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Author Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877
Title Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 08
Edition 1ª edição
Original Publication Lisboa:
Tavares Cardoso & Irmão--Editores
5, Largo de Camões, 6
Typ. a vapor da Empreza Litteraria e Typographica
178, rua de D. Pedro, 184--Porto
1901
Note Reading ease score: 35.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Diogo Mena Reis and Rita Farinha (This file was
produced from images generously made available by National
Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal)
Summary "Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 08" by Alexandre Herculano is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century. The collection addresses significant social issues of the time, including debates on capital punishment and the role of the press in society. Herculano's work combines deep philosophical reflections with political commentary, revealing his dedication to issues of public instruction and civic responsibility. The opening of this volume begins with a foreword that highlights the context of Herculano's writings amid tense political changes in Portugal during the 1830s. It introduces his articles on critical topics like the death penalty and the press, emphasizing his stance against capital punishment and advocating for responsible journalism. Herculano critiques the notion of the death penalty as a social absurdity and stresses the importance of education and awareness in fostering a more just society. As he begins to explore these themes, readers can sense his passionate commitment to societal reform and enlightenment in the face of political tumult. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note This ebook uses a spelling from the beginning of the 20th century
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Portuguese literature -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 21684
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 6, 2007
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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