| Author |
Machado, Diogo Rosa |
| Title |
Alexandre Herculano
Conferencia pública realizada no Atheneu Commercial de Lisboa, na noite de 15 de Julho de 1900
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 22.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mike Silva
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| Summary |
"Alexandre Herculano" by Diogo Rosa Machado is a public conference delivered at the Athenaeum Commercial de Lisboa in the summer of 1900. This work falls under the category of biography or historical account and likely comes from the period of the late 19th to early 20th century. The book explores the life, contributions, and legacy of Alexandre Herculano, one of Portugal's most renowned writers and historians, highlighting his literary significance and moral character. The content of the book primarily revolves around an analysis of Herculano's work and influence on Portuguese literature and culture. Diogo Rosa Machado delves into Herculano's poetic sensibility, his profound commitment to the study of history, and his passionate engagement with social and political issues of his time. The author contrasts Herculano's ideals with the prevailing political surroundings and critiques the influence of religion on society, praising Herculano as a voice of truth and morality. Throughout the discourse, Machado emphasizes Herculano's dual identity as both a passionate poet and a rigorous historian, celebrating his unmatched impact on Portuguese intellectual 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 |
Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877
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| Subject |
Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34286 |
| Release Date |
Nov 12, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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