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Title: Castilho e Quental: Reflexões sobre a actual questão litteraria
Note: Reading ease score: 35.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano
Summary: "Castilho e Quental: Reflexões sobre a actual questão litteraria" by Malheiro Dias is a literary critique written during the mid-19th century. This book delves into the tensions between two prominent literary figures of the time, emphasizing their differing philosophies and contributions to Portuguese literature. It examines the conflict between the established poetic forms represented by Castilho and the innovative approach of Quental, situating their debate within the broader context of literary movements emerging in Europe. In this work, Malheiro Dias navigates through an intricate landscape of ideas, discussing the competition between the romantic and classical traditions within Portuguese poetry. He portrays Castilho as a meticulous craftsman focused on form and style, while Quental is depicted as a passionate innovator championing new ideas and ideals. The text reflects on the evolution of literature and culture in Portugal, critiquing the complacency of the past while advocating for the powerful role of imagination and progressive thought in shaping future literary expressions. Through rich metaphors and vivid imagery, Dias articulates the relentless pursuit of beauty and the complex dynamics of literary rivalry, ultimately calling for a synthesis of form and innovation in the artistic realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Malheiro Dias, Augusto
EBook No.: 34386
Published: Nov 21, 2010
Downloads: 44
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891
Subject: Castilho, Antonio Feliciano de, 1800-1875
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Castilho e Quental: Reflexões sobre a actual questão litteraria
Note: Reading ease score: 35.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano
Summary: "Castilho e Quental: Reflexões sobre a actual questão litteraria" by Malheiro Dias is a literary critique written during the mid-19th century. This book delves into the tensions between two prominent literary figures of the time, emphasizing their differing philosophies and contributions to Portuguese literature. It examines the conflict between the established poetic forms represented by Castilho and the innovative approach of Quental, situating their debate within the broader context of literary movements emerging in Europe. In this work, Malheiro Dias navigates through an intricate landscape of ideas, discussing the competition between the romantic and classical traditions within Portuguese poetry. He portrays Castilho as a meticulous craftsman focused on form and style, while Quental is depicted as a passionate innovator championing new ideas and ideals. The text reflects on the evolution of literature and culture in Portugal, critiquing the complacency of the past while advocating for the powerful role of imagination and progressive thought in shaping future literary expressions. Through rich metaphors and vivid imagery, Dias articulates the relentless pursuit of beauty and the complex dynamics of literary rivalry, ultimately calling for a synthesis of form and innovation in the artistic realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Malheiro Dias, Augusto
EBook No.: 34386
Published: Nov 21, 2010
Downloads: 44
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891
Subject: Castilho, Antonio Feliciano de, 1800-1875
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.