Contos by Eça de Queirós
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"Contos" by Eça de Queirós is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This compilation illustrates the author's diverse storytelling ability, blending fantasy with critical commentary on society, and focuses on various characters and social themes that reflect the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces the character Macário, a man described in detail as he navigates his mundane life while being
drawn into a personal crisis sparked by love. Set against the backdrop of a northern town, Macário reminisces about a woman who captivates him, prompting his introspection and revealing the tension between his desires and the limitations imposed by his social milieu. Eça de Queirós skillfully contrasts the allure of romantic aspirations with the stark realities of life, setting the stage for the unfolding of Macário’s experiences and highlighting the intricate dynamics of love and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | Contos |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contos_(E%C3%A7a_de_Queiroz) |
| Contents | Singularidades de uma rapariga loura -- Um poeta lírico -- No moínho -- Civilização -- O tesoiro -- Frei Genebro -- Adão e Eva no Paraíso -- A aia -- O defunto -- José Matias -- A perfeição -- O suave milagre! |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Short stories, Portuguese |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31347 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1480 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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