| Author |
Gonzaga, Tomás António, 1744-1810? |
| Title |
Marilia de Dirceo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)
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| Summary |
"Marilia de Dirceo" by Tomás António Gonzaga is a poetic work written in the early 19th century. This collection of verses celebrates the beauty and virtues of a pastoral love, embodied by the character Marilia, with Dirceo as the enamored shepherd. It intertwines themes of nature, beauty, love, and longing, presenting a picturesque view of rural life. The opening of "Marilia de Dirceo" sets a vivid scene, introducing the character of Marilia through lyrical reflections on her beauty, as seen through the eyes of Dirceo. The verses express admiration for her physical attributes while articulating the depth of his emotional state, caught between joy and sorrow due to love. Dirceo's musings also portray his longing for Marilia, highlighting both his affection for her and the pain of being separated from her. The language is rich and evocative, drawing readers into a world where love reigns supreme amid the simplicity of pastoral life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18082 |
| Release Date |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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