Romanceiro I: Romances da Renascença by Almeida Garrett
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"Romanceiro I: Romances da Renascença" by Almeida Garrett is a collection of Portuguese romantic poetry written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the revival and appreciation of traditional Portuguese verse forms and themes, particularly romantic and heroic narratives. This collection encompasses a variety of original poems and tales, including the prominent narrative of Adozinda, whose tragic experiences weave complex emotions and societal reflections. The opening of this collection introduces
the author’s deep admiration for the bygone era of Portuguese poetry and the historical context in which it flourished. Alleyways of personal memory intermingle with his literary ambitions, as Garrett reflects on his passion for collecting and reconstructing medieval verses that have endured through oral tradition. The narrative begins to center on Adozinda, a young woman of beauty and innocence, whose life is shrouded in sadness and tragedy. As the story unfolds, Adozinda's encounters and struggles become evident, hinting at a complex interplay of love, honor, and familial loyalty in the midst of adversity, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of character and emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Almeida Garrett, João Batista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, Visconde de, 1799-1854 |
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| Title | Romanceiro I: Romances da Renascença |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63438 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 364 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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