Project Gutenberg 2009-10-29 Public domain in the USA. 117 Silva, Luiz Augusto Rebello da 1822 1871 Silva, Luís Augusto Rebelo da Silva, Luis Augusto Rebelo da Contos e Lendas Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Contos e Lendas" by Luiz Augusto Rebello da Silva is a collection of tales likely written in the late 19th century. The work presents a rich tapestry of narratives rooted in Portuguese folklore, focusing on themes of morality, human relationships, and the supernatural. One of the main characters introduced is the venerable priest, who embodies virtues such as charity and humility, leading to profound reflections on life and death, intertwined with a backdrop of mystical folklore. The opening of "Contos e Lendas" sets the stage with an introduction to the life of a kind-hearted priest, referred to as the Vigário, who is beloved by his community for his selfless acts and deep faith. As he approaches the end of his life, the narrative reveals his humble beginnings and his dedication to the spiritual well-being of his flock. His eventual decline due to illness is met with heartfelt sorrow from the villagers, highlighting the profound impact he had on their lives. The narrative hints at the broader themes of loss, legacy, and the power of kindness, while providing a glimpse into the folklore that will be explored in the stories that follow. This introspective start invites readers to ponder the priest's life while preparing them for the enchanting tales that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) pt Short stories PQ Text PT Contos Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 243012 243024 2024-11-13T05:06:19.321212 2023-09-13T09:58:51.470332 text/html text/html 237279 2021-01-05T19:37:54 text/html; charset=iso-8859-15 95634 2021-01-05T19:37:54 text/html; charset=iso-8859-15 application/zip 171767 2024-11-13T05:06:26.045117 application/epub+zip 176379 2024-11-13T05:06:22.112145 application/epub+zip 169822 2024-11-13T05:06:20.946161 application/epub+zip 309530 2024-11-13T05:06:29.087092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289339 2024-11-13T05:06:25.315089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266705 2022-09-14T05:53:38.540120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225809 225602 2024-10-13T05:13:42.397163 2023-09-13T09:58:50.940297 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 222584 2021-01-05T19:37:54 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-15 92074 2021-01-05T19:37:54 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-15 application/zip 19686 2024-11-13T05:06:29.209086 application/rdf+xml 11860 2024-11-13T05:06:21.487130 image/jpeg 3010 2024-11-13T05:06:21.215161 image/jpeg 168599 2024-11-13T05:06:19.346154 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog