Costumes Madrilenos by S. de Magalhães Lima
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| Author | Lima, S. de Magalhães (Sebastião de Magalhães), 1850-1928 |
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| Title |
Costumes Madrilenos
Notas de um Viajante |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from BibRia) |
| Summary | "Costumes Madrilenos" by S. de Magalhães Lima is a collection of travel notes written in the late 19th century. The work seeks to explore the characteristics and comparisons of different cultures through the author’s observations while traveling, with a particular focus on Madrid and Spain. It blends philosophical musings with cultural critiques, providing readers with a lens into the social customs and societal critiques of the time. The opening of the book introduces the idea that traveling is essential for personal growth and understanding of the world. The author emphasizes the importance of experiencing different cultures to fully appreciate the richness of life. In this segment, he makes comparisons between various countries, using them to illustrate his thoughts on the social mores and characteristics of the Spanish compared to other nations. He highlights both the vitality and contradictions inherent in Spanish culture, particularly as it relates to customs, personal dispositions, and the landscape of politics and society in Madrid. The writer's reflections suggest that experiencing new places is vital for acquiring a deeper, more critical perspective of one's own homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Madrid (Spain) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Madrid (Spain) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29999 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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