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Title: Leituras Populares

Note: Reading ease score: 34.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)

Summary: "Leituras Populares" by Antero de Quental is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book dives into themes of education, democracy, and social reform in Portugal, emphasizing the importance of popular reading and accessible literature for the improvement of society. Quental advocates for the enlightenment of the masses through education and literacy, aiming to uplift the rural population and promote agricultural and social progress. The content of the book encompasses multiple essays, each addressing various aspects of societal development, including the necessity of rural libraries, the role of agriculture in the economy, and the influence of democratic ideals on civic rights. Quental underscores the significance of books that are written in simple, relatable language so that they are more accessible for the average citizen. Through the analysis of works such as "Estudos sobre a reforma em Portugal" and "Felicidade pela agricultura," he outlines a vision for a better-educated and more equitable society. Overall, "Leituras Populares" serves as a call for civic engagement and collective responsibility in cultivating a more informed populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891

EBook No.: 32871

Published: Jun 18, 2010

Downloads: 39

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Leituras Populares

Note: Reading ease score: 34.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)

Summary: "Leituras Populares" by Antero de Quental is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book dives into themes of education, democracy, and social reform in Portugal, emphasizing the importance of popular reading and accessible literature for the improvement of society. Quental advocates for the enlightenment of the masses through education and literacy, aiming to uplift the rural population and promote agricultural and social progress. The content of the book encompasses multiple essays, each addressing various aspects of societal development, including the necessity of rural libraries, the role of agriculture in the economy, and the influence of democratic ideals on civic rights. Quental underscores the significance of books that are written in simple, relatable language so that they are more accessible for the average citizen. Through the analysis of works such as "Estudos sobre a reforma em Portugal" and "Felicidade pela agricultura," he outlines a vision for a better-educated and more equitable society. Overall, "Leituras Populares" serves as a call for civic engagement and collective responsibility in cultivating a more informed populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891

EBook No.: 32871

Published: Jun 18, 2010

Downloads: 39

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Essays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.