| Author |
Braga, Teófilo, 1843-1924 |
| Title |
Historia da litteratura portugueza [Vol. I] : Introduccao e theoria da historia da litteratura portugueza
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| Original Publication |
Porto: Livraria Chardron, 1896.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 23.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Rita Farinha, Laura Natal, Alberto Manuel Brandão Simões and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Historia da Litteratura Portugueza" by Theophilo Braga is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work delves into the evolution of Portuguese literature, examining the influences that have shaped it throughout the centuries, from its medieval origins to the contemporary period. The author aims to provide readers with an understanding of the interplay between literary creation and the social, political, and cultural contexts in which it developed. The beginning of the text presents the author's prologue, outlining his aspirations and the intellectual journey leading to the creation of this detailed examination of Portuguese literature. He reflects on his initial dreams and the challenges faced in compiling a coherent narrative that encompasses the complexities of literary history. The text discusses various significant literary movements and figures, setting a scholarly tone as it promises to critically engage with the literary tradition of Portugal, highlighting key philosophical concepts and historical events that have influenced its development. The author acknowledges his past limitations while expressing a newfound capability to present a more refined study of this rich literary heritage. (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 -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74392 |
| Release Date |
Sep 8, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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