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Title: A Pavorosa Illusão

Alternate Title: A Pavorosa Ilusão

Note: Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Note: Londres:
1837

Credits: Produced by Tiago Tejo

Summary: "A Pavorosa Illusão" by Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage is a philosophical poem written in the early 19th century. This work critiques religious dogma, tyranny, and the societal expectations that bind individuals, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and rationality. The poem delves into the illusions surrounding eternity, judgment, and the manipulation of belief systems that have oppressed humanity throughout history. The narrative unfolds through the voice of the speaker, who passionately expresses skepticism towards the concept of an oppressive god and the horrors attributed to such a belief. It explores themes of love, freedom, and the natural rights of individuals against the backdrop of tyrannical rule and religious hypocrisy. The speaker implores Marilia to reject societal constraints and follow the desires of her heart, conveying a deep belief in love as a natural and righteous force. Ultimately, the poem presents a powerful argument that true virtue lies not in adherence to imposed beliefs but in the pursuit of genuine human connection and the inherent goodness of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Language Note: This ebook uses 19th century spelling

Author: Bocage, Manuel Maria Barbosa du, 1765-1805

EBook No.: 22614

Published: Sep 16, 2007

Downloads: 64

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Portuguese poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Pavorosa Illusão

Alternate Title: A Pavorosa Ilusão

Note: Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Note: Londres:
1837

Credits: Produced by Tiago Tejo

Summary: "A Pavorosa Illusão" by Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage is a philosophical poem written in the early 19th century. This work critiques religious dogma, tyranny, and the societal expectations that bind individuals, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and rationality. The poem delves into the illusions surrounding eternity, judgment, and the manipulation of belief systems that have oppressed humanity throughout history. The narrative unfolds through the voice of the speaker, who passionately expresses skepticism towards the concept of an oppressive god and the horrors attributed to such a belief. It explores themes of love, freedom, and the natural rights of individuals against the backdrop of tyrannical rule and religious hypocrisy. The speaker implores Marilia to reject societal constraints and follow the desires of her heart, conveying a deep belief in love as a natural and righteous force. Ultimately, the poem presents a powerful argument that true virtue lies not in adherence to imposed beliefs but in the pursuit of genuine human connection and the inherent goodness of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Language Note: This ebook uses 19th century spelling

Author: Bocage, Manuel Maria Barbosa du, 1765-1805

EBook No.: 22614

Published: Sep 16, 2007

Downloads: 64

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Portuguese poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.