Four Plays of Gil Vicente by Gil Vicente
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| Author | Vicente, Gil, 1470?-1536? |
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| Editor | Bell, Aubrey F. G. (Aubrey Fitz Gerald), 1882-1950 |
| Title | Four Plays of Gil Vicente |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
AUTO DA ALMA
EXHORTAÇÃO DA GUERRA FARSA DOS ALMOCREVES TRAGICOMEDIA PASTORIL DA SERRA DA ESTRELLA. |
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| Summary | "Four Plays of Gil Vicente" by Gil Vicente is a collection of theatrical works written in the early 16th century. The plays showcase a blend of religious, pastoral, and satirical themes that reflect societal norms and issues of Vicente's time in Portugal. They explore the human condition through vivid characters, including both noble figures and common folk, and are notable for their lyrical quality and nationalistic pride. The opening of this collection presents a critical introduction to Vicente's life and the significance of his works within Portuguese literature. It outlines the diverse nature of the plays included—addressing religious allegory, war, comedy, and pastoral life—while emphasizing Vicente's unique ability to blend these themes cohesively. The introduction also highlights his importance as a national poet, along with the context of Portuguese culture during the age of exploration, setting the stage for a rich exploration of both individual characters and the larger societal commentary within the plays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28399 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 322 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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