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Title: Historia Pitoresca: Palavras e frases celebres

Note: Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Historia Pitoresca: Palavras e Frases Celebres" by Alfredo Campos is a collection of historical anecdotes and clever expressions written in the late 19th century. The work aims to gather and comment on various curious phrases, facts, and stories drawn from literature and conversation, presenting them in an engaging manner that combines history with a touch of entertainment. It is structured to appeal to a wide audience, inviting readers to explore various aspects of human experience and historical events through memorable quotes. The opening of the text introduces readers to the book's scope and purpose. Alfredo Campos explains that the work reconstructs significant phrases and their historical contexts, beginning with an anecdote about the tyrant Archias of Thebes, which emphasizes the consequences of carelessness and a lack of urgency. As the narrative unfolds, the author presents a mix of compelling stories related to legendary figures such as Alexander the Great and references to important historical events, providing a rich tapestry of knowledge intended for amusement and moral reflection. Overall, the beginning sets a tone that is informative yet light-hearted, inviting readers to enjoy and learn from the intriguing stories within. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Campos, Alfredo, 1847-1906

EBook No.: 63235

Published: Sep 19, 2020

Downloads: 144

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Aphorisms and apothegms

Subject: Anecdotes

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Historia Pitoresca: Palavras e frases celebres

Note: Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Júlio Reis, Fernanda Brojo and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Historia Pitoresca: Palavras e Frases Celebres" by Alfredo Campos is a collection of historical anecdotes and clever expressions written in the late 19th century. The work aims to gather and comment on various curious phrases, facts, and stories drawn from literature and conversation, presenting them in an engaging manner that combines history with a touch of entertainment. It is structured to appeal to a wide audience, inviting readers to explore various aspects of human experience and historical events through memorable quotes. The opening of the text introduces readers to the book's scope and purpose. Alfredo Campos explains that the work reconstructs significant phrases and their historical contexts, beginning with an anecdote about the tyrant Archias of Thebes, which emphasizes the consequences of carelessness and a lack of urgency. As the narrative unfolds, the author presents a mix of compelling stories related to legendary figures such as Alexander the Great and references to important historical events, providing a rich tapestry of knowledge intended for amusement and moral reflection. Overall, the beginning sets a tone that is informative yet light-hearted, inviting readers to enjoy and learn from the intriguing stories within. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Campos, Alfredo, 1847-1906

EBook No.: 63235

Published: Sep 19, 2020

Downloads: 144

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Aphorisms and apothegms

Subject: Anecdotes

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.