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Title: A cidade do vicio

Note: Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Contents: Symphonia de abertura -- Os novilhos -- Noite no rio -- Abandono do pombal -- O roubo -- O homem da rabeca -- Mater dolorosa -- Mephistopheles e Margarida -- A camisa -- O morgado -- Madona do Campo Santo -- A indigestão -- Jantar no moinho.

Credits: Produced by Rita Farinha 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 Books project.)

Summary: "A Cidade do Vício" by Fialho de Almeida is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work juxtaposes the vibrant yet troubling life in Lisbon against the backdrop of rural life, exploring themes such as longing, debauchery, and human emotion through its characters and narratives. The author intricately paints the contrast between the bustling, often vice-ridden city and the tranquil yet burdened existence of the countryside. The opening of the narrative introduces a traveler who is both reflective and critical of the environment around him. He describes the oppressive heat of Lisbon, filled with imagery of decay and vice, before recounting his departure on foot into the less populated areas. This journey evokes a sense of freedom and existential contemplation, interspersed with memories of past acquaintances and reflections on societal norms. As he travels, he observes the landscapes of Portugal, the seasons, and the rustic way of life that unfolds before him. The writing employs rich and evocative language, immersing the reader in the sensory experiences of both the city and the countryside while hinting at the complexities of human desires and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Almeida, Fialho de, 1857-1911

Editor: Chardron, Ernesto, 1840-1885

EBook No.: 63080

Published: Aug 30, 2020

Downloads: 627

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Portuguese fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Short stories, Portuguese

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A cidade do vicio

Note: Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Contents: Symphonia de abertura -- Os novilhos -- Noite no rio -- Abandono do pombal -- O roubo -- O homem da rabeca -- Mater dolorosa -- Mephistopheles e Margarida -- A camisa -- O morgado -- Madona do Campo Santo -- A indigestão -- Jantar no moinho.

Credits: Produced by Rita Farinha 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 Books project.)

Summary: "A Cidade do Vício" by Fialho de Almeida is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work juxtaposes the vibrant yet troubling life in Lisbon against the backdrop of rural life, exploring themes such as longing, debauchery, and human emotion through its characters and narratives. The author intricately paints the contrast between the bustling, often vice-ridden city and the tranquil yet burdened existence of the countryside. The opening of the narrative introduces a traveler who is both reflective and critical of the environment around him. He describes the oppressive heat of Lisbon, filled with imagery of decay and vice, before recounting his departure on foot into the less populated areas. This journey evokes a sense of freedom and existential contemplation, interspersed with memories of past acquaintances and reflections on societal norms. As he travels, he observes the landscapes of Portugal, the seasons, and the rustic way of life that unfolds before him. The writing employs rich and evocative language, immersing the reader in the sensory experiences of both the city and the countryside while hinting at the complexities of human desires and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Almeida, Fialho de, 1857-1911

Editor: Chardron, Ernesto, 1840-1885

EBook No.: 63080

Published: Aug 30, 2020

Downloads: 627

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Portuguese fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Short stories, Portuguese

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.