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Castelo Branco, Camilo
1825
1890
Branco, Camilo Ferreira Botelho Castelo
Branco, Camilo Castelo
Corrêa Botelho, Camillo Ferreira Botelho Castello Branco, visconde de
Correa Botelho, Camillo Ferreira Botelho Castello Branco, visconde de
Correia Botelho, Camillo Castello Branco, visconde de
Botelho Castelo Branco, Camilo Ferreira
Branco, Camillo Castelo
A Filha do Arcediago
Terceira Edição
Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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"A Filha do Arcediago" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the complex relationships within a Portuguese merchant's family, particularly focusing on the forbidden affection between the merchant Antonio José da Silva and the young Rosa Guilhermina, the daughter of an archdeacon. The narrative critiques societal norms and explores themes of passion, duty, and the constraints of marriage. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Antonio José da Silva, a wealthy yet discontented merchant in Porto, who harbors a growing infatuation for the beautiful and innocent Rosa Guilhermina, who is only fifteen. Rosa lives under the guardianship of her father, the archdeacon, who insists on finding her a suitable marriage by preparing her for a union with Antonio. However, Rosa is resistant, preferring to avoid this fate and even expressing a willingness to enter a convent as an alternative. This tension sets the stage for a story of unrequited love, societal pressure, and the youthful longing for autonomy, reflected in Rosa's conversations and clandestine interactions with José Bento, a local boy. The opening sets a vivid and dramatic tone for the ensuing conflict and emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Portuguese fiction -- 19th century
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