This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 37018344
Title: A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado)
Original Publication: Portugal: Livraria Central, 1904.
Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Jude Eyelander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado)" by Alberto Pimentel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of Fado, a traditional genre of Portuguese music characterized by its melancholic themes. Pimentel delves into the societal context that shaped Fado, examining its roots and its portrayal of the Portuguese people's experiences and emotions. The opening of the book provides a deep dive into the etymology and historical significance of the word "Fado," linking it to concepts of destiny and fate as understood in various cultures. Pimentel references various poets and classical interpretations to establish how the belief in fate has permeated Portuguese culture and music. He highlights how the modern conception of Fado as a song celebrating life's sorrows and the notion of a predetermined path evolved, tying together linguistic analysis with social commentary on how these songs reflect the lives of ordinary people, particularly in Lisbon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pimentel, Alberto, 1849-1925
EBook No.: 71274
Published: Jul 25, 2023
Downloads: 110
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Fados -- Portugal -- History and criticism
Subject: Folk songs, Portuguese -- Portugal -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 37018344
Title: A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado)
Original Publication: Portugal: Livraria Central, 1904.
Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Jude Eyelander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado)" by Alberto Pimentel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of Fado, a traditional genre of Portuguese music characterized by its melancholic themes. Pimentel delves into the societal context that shaped Fado, examining its roots and its portrayal of the Portuguese people's experiences and emotions. The opening of the book provides a deep dive into the etymology and historical significance of the word "Fado," linking it to concepts of destiny and fate as understood in various cultures. Pimentel references various poets and classical interpretations to establish how the belief in fate has permeated Portuguese culture and music. He highlights how the modern conception of Fado as a song celebrating life's sorrows and the notion of a predetermined path evolved, tying together linguistic analysis with social commentary on how these songs reflect the lives of ordinary people, particularly in Lisbon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pimentel, Alberto, 1849-1925
EBook No.: 71274
Published: Jul 25, 2023
Downloads: 110
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Fados -- Portugal -- History and criticism
Subject: Folk songs, Portuguese -- Portugal -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.