Verdades amargas by Cláudio José Nunes
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| Author | Nunes, Cláudio José, 1831-1875 |
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| Title |
Verdades amargas estudo politico dedicado às classes que pensam, que possuem e que trabalham |
| Note | Reading ease score: 44.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| 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)) |
| Summary | "Verdades amargas" by Cláudio José Nunes is a political essay written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the socio-political issues facing Portugal during a time of crisis, addressing the declining moral fabric of society, corruption, and the lack of genuine patriotism among its citizens. The essay serves as a call to consciousness and action for the Portuguese people, urging them to embrace responsibility in order to restore their nation. The opening of the essay sets a melancholic tone as it outlines the dire conditions of Portugal, which is depicted as suffering a slow decay. Nunes emphasizes the importance of moral integrity and public responsibility for a thriving democracy, lamenting that the nation's leaders and citizens alike have largely succumbed to apathy and self-interest. He reflects on the complexities of party politics, the lack of sincere public representation, and the dire need for a collective moral awakening to counteract the pervasive sense of decay. The author blatantly challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about their society, positing that merely acknowledging problems is the first step toward healing and rejuvenation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Portugal -- Politics and government -- 1861-1889 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19974 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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