A Illustre Casa de Ramires by Eça de Queirós

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Author Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900
LoC No. 33000266
Title A Illustre Casa de Ramires
Original Publication Porto:
Livraria Chardron
De Lello & Irmão, editores
1900
Note Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "A Illustre Casa de Ramires" by Eça de Queirós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story seems to revolve around the character Gonçalo Mendes Ramires, an aristocrat known as the "Fidalgo da Torre," who is attempting to navigate his literary ambitions while grappling with his family's storied past and the expectations of his social status. Throughout the narrative, themes of patriotism, heritage, and identity are likely explored, reflecting the tensions present in Portuguese society during the time. The opening of the novel introduces Gonçalo Mendes Ramires as he attempts to write a historical novella titled "A Torre de D. Ramires" in his ancestral home. The setting is richly detailed, depicting the library filled with books about Portuguese history and culture, hinting at Gonçalo's desire to revive national pride through literature. It reveals his influential family lineage, suggesting that he feels the weight of expectation to contribute to Portugal's cultural renaissance. As he struggles with writer's block and personal issues, such as conflicts with his servants and observations of local politics, the opening provides a vivid glimpse into his life and the broader context of societal change in Portugal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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EBook-No. 23145
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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