Raios de extincta luz by Antero de Quental

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Author Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891
Contributor Braga, Teófilo, 1843-1924
Title Raios de extincta luz
poesias ineditas (1859-1863)
Alternate Title Raios de extinta luz
poesias inéditas (1859-1863)
Original Publication Lisboa:
M. Gomes, Livreiro-Editor
70, Rua Garrett, 72
1892
Note Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Raios de extincta luz" by Antero de Quental is a collection of unpublished poems written during the early to mid-19th century. The work encompasses a variety of themes, notably reflecting the poet's early romantic and spiritual ideals, before he transitioned into a more revolutionary style in later years. It serves as a posthumous tribute to Quental, showcasing his initial artistic phase and offering insights into his life's emotional complexities. The opening of the collection introduces the poet's background, emphasizing the importance of his early, lesser-known works from 1859 to 1863, which were previously disregarded or destroyed in a fit of artistic re-evaluation. The introduction, written by Theophilo Braga, explains that this compilation was made possible through the fortunate preservation of various manuscripts by a friend of Quental. It highlights the poignant interplay between light and darkness in Quental's life and art, reminiscent of the struggles and transformations he faced before succumbing to despair. The poems themselves, imbued with introspection and longing, resonate with universal themes of love, freedom, and existential questioning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note This ebook uses 19th century spelling
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 20874
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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