| Author |
Verde, Cesário, 1855-1886 |
| Compiler |
Silva Pinto, Antonio da, 1848-1911 |
| Title |
O Livro de Cesario Verde
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| Alternate Title |
O Livro de Cesário Verde
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Feeling_of_a_Westerner
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| Credits |
Produced João Miguel Neves from images of the National Digital Library project from the National Library of Portugal
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| Summary |
"O Livro de Cesario Verde" by Cesário Verde is a collection of poetic works written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a tribute to the poet's life, exploring themes of friendship, loss, and the profound impact of nature on the human spirit. It reflects on Cesário Verde's character and poetic sensibilities, allowing readers to glimpse into the emotions and experiences that shaped his work. At the start of the text, a preface is dedicated to Jorge Verde, the brother of Cesário Verde, expressing a deep sense of grief and loss following the poet's passing. The narrator recounts their first meeting in literature courses and the subsequent bond they formed over the years. The narrator reflects on their interactions, highlighting Cesário's exceptional spirit and insightful character as they converse about art, life, and personal struggles. This portion emphasizes the intensity of their friendship, merging personal recollections with a poignant examination of Cesário Verde’s artistic legacy and the lingering impact of his absence on those left behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language Note |
This ebook uses a 19th century spelling
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Portuguese poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8698 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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