Uma família ingleza: Scenas da vida do Porto by Júlio Dinis
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| Author | Dinis, Júlio, 1839-1871 |
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| Title | Uma família ingleza: Scenas da vida do Porto |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uma_Fam%C3%ADlia_Inglesa |
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| Summary | "Uma família ingleza: Scenas da vida do Porto" by Júlio Dinis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Porto and revolves around the life of Mr. Richard Whitestone, a well-respected English businessman. The narrative explores his character, family dynamics, and the societal interactions in which they are embedded, depicting both the social intricacies of expatriates and the influence of English customs in Portuguese life. At the start of the novel, the focus is on Mr. Richard Whitestone, who is portrayed as an esteemed and successful merchant among the British community in Porto during the mid-19th century. The text paints a vivid picture of his unaffected demeanor, strong character, and the admiration he garners from local peers. Introductions to his family come next, highlighting the contrasting characteristics of his children, Jenny and Carlos, as well as the subtleties of their relationships with each other and their father. The opening sets the tone for a rich exploration of cultural identity, personal aspirations, and the warmth of familial bonds, hinting at the potential for deeper family dynamics as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | British -- Portugal -- Porto -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16443 |
| Release Date | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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