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Title: As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes (1873-10/11)

Note: Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Cláudia Ribeiro, Larry Bergey and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously
made available by the Biblioteca Nacional de Lisboa, Portugal.

Summary: "As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes" is a historical periodical published in the mid-19th century, co-authored by Ramalho Ortigão and Eça de Queiróz. This work explores the sociopolitical landscape of Portugal during its time, blending satire with commentary on politics, culture, and customs. It likely tackles contemporary issues with a keen eye for irony and reflects the authors' views on the state of society and the role of various institutions. The opening of "As Farpas" reveals a vibrant, critical tone, as the authors express their thoughts on the seasonal changes in social behavior and public engagement, particularly during summertime. Their reflections begin with a personal note about a health issue that interrupted the periodical's publication, leading into incisive observations about the state of reading and intellectual activity among the Portuguese populace during the summer months. The authors share witty anecdotes and observations about artistic performances, the societal impact of a recent drowning incident, and their skepticism towards various social organizations and movements, such as the Catholic Association in Porto. This section sets the stage for a richly layered exploration of themes that resonate throughout the periodical, emphasizing both personal and public matters with a distinctively sardonic approach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900

Editor: Ortigão, Ramalho, 1836-1915

EBook No.: 14622

Published: Jan 6, 2005

Downloads: 70

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Portugal -- Politics and government -- Periodicals

Subject: Portugal -- Civilization -- Periodicals

Subject: Portugal -- Social life and customs -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes (1873-10/11)

Note: Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Cláudia Ribeiro, Larry Bergey and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously
made available by the Biblioteca Nacional de Lisboa, Portugal.

Summary: "As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes" is a historical periodical published in the mid-19th century, co-authored by Ramalho Ortigão and Eça de Queiróz. This work explores the sociopolitical landscape of Portugal during its time, blending satire with commentary on politics, culture, and customs. It likely tackles contemporary issues with a keen eye for irony and reflects the authors' views on the state of society and the role of various institutions. The opening of "As Farpas" reveals a vibrant, critical tone, as the authors express their thoughts on the seasonal changes in social behavior and public engagement, particularly during summertime. Their reflections begin with a personal note about a health issue that interrupted the periodical's publication, leading into incisive observations about the state of reading and intellectual activity among the Portuguese populace during the summer months. The authors share witty anecdotes and observations about artistic performances, the societal impact of a recent drowning incident, and their skepticism towards various social organizations and movements, such as the Catholic Association in Porto. This section sets the stage for a richly layered exploration of themes that resonate throughout the periodical, emphasizing both personal and public matters with a distinctively sardonic approach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900

Editor: Ortigão, Ramalho, 1836-1915

EBook No.: 14622

Published: Jan 6, 2005

Downloads: 70

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Portugal -- Politics and government -- Periodicals

Subject: Portugal -- Civilization -- Periodicals

Subject: Portugal -- Social life and customs -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.