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Title: Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 01
Note: Reading ease score: 39.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Biblioteca Nacional Digital (http: //bnd.bn.pt), Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 01" by Alexandre Herculano is a collection of essays and historical reflections written in the late 19th century. The work addresses various public issues, historical studies, and literary topics, showcasing Herculano's thoughts and contributions throughout his literary career. It offers insights into societal dilemmas and the evolution of ideas in Portugal over several decades. The opening of the collection reveals the author's contemplation on the significance of revisiting his past writings, many of which had been previously published but were no longer available. Herculano expresses a reluctance to rework his older essays due to the laborious task of revision and the fear of redundancy. Nevertheless, he finds a renewed purpose amid the solitude of rural life, driven by the tedium of winter nights that often lead to reflection on his intellectual journey. As he embarks on this endeavor to compile his works, he not only aims to present a catalog of his thoughts but also recognizes the importance of placing these writings in the context of their time to give readers a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of ideas in Portuguese society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877
EBook No.: 16111
Published: Jun 22, 2005
Downloads: 60
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Portuguese literature -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 01
Note: Reading ease score: 39.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Biblioteca Nacional Digital (http: //bnd.bn.pt), Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 01" by Alexandre Herculano is a collection of essays and historical reflections written in the late 19th century. The work addresses various public issues, historical studies, and literary topics, showcasing Herculano's thoughts and contributions throughout his literary career. It offers insights into societal dilemmas and the evolution of ideas in Portugal over several decades. The opening of the collection reveals the author's contemplation on the significance of revisiting his past writings, many of which had been previously published but were no longer available. Herculano expresses a reluctance to rework his older essays due to the laborious task of revision and the fear of redundancy. Nevertheless, he finds a renewed purpose amid the solitude of rural life, driven by the tedium of winter nights that often lead to reflection on his intellectual journey. As he embarks on this endeavor to compile his works, he not only aims to present a catalog of his thoughts but also recognizes the importance of placing these writings in the context of their time to give readers a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of ideas in Portuguese society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877
EBook No.: 16111
Published: Jun 22, 2005
Downloads: 60
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Portuguese literature -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.