| Author |
Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900 |
| Title |
Cartas de Inglaterra
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 35.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
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| Summary |
"Cartas de Inglaterra" by Eça de Queirós is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's reflections on various societal and political issues, particularly focusing on British imperialism and the plight of Ireland. Through his keen observations and critical analysis, Eça de Queirós presents a nuanced view of England's complex relationship with its colonies, serving as both a critique and a wit-filled commentary on the era. The opening of the collection sets the tone for this insightful discourse, beginning with an examination of the British military campaigns in Afghanistan. Eça employs historical comparisons between the invasions of 1847 and 1880, highlighting the cyclical nature of imperialistic endeavors and the disastrous effects on local populations. He juxtaposes the royal rhetoric of victory with the grim reality faced by soldiers and civilians alike, hinting at the futility of such military pursuits. Eça's sardonic humor is evident as he contrasts the British celebrations of war with the grim aftermath left in its wake, drawing attention to the injustice experienced by the Afghans. Additionally, he transitions into the topic of Ireland's socio-economic struggles, revealing a deep empathy for the oppressed while critiquing the English establishment's indifference. This engaging and thought-provoking opening lays the groundwork for a broader exploration of imperialism, politics, and social issues within the letters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25641 |
| Release Date |
May 29, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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