A Harpa do Crente by Alexandre Herculano
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"A Harpa do Crente" by Alexandre Herculano is a collection of poetic reflections written in the early 19th century. The work likely explores themes of faith, existence, and the human condition, with Herculano himself acting as a voice reflecting on spirituality and the societal challenges of his time. At the start of the text, the author sets a contemplative tone, invoking images of nature and the passage of time to communicate his
thoughts on faith and the legacy of past generations. The opening lines introduce the solemnity of the evening as the sun fades, leading into a meditation on the temple and the silence surrounding it. Herculano contrasts mournful sentiments with a deep yearning for spiritual connection, suggesting a critical examination of both personal and collective beliefs within the historical and cultural context of his homeland. As he reflects on the past and his hopes for the future, his poetic voice becomes a blend of nostalgia and reverence, framing an exploration of religious and existential themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Harpa do Crente Tentativas poeticas pelo auctor da Voz do Propheta |
| Alternate Title |
A Harpa do Crente Tentativas poéticas pelo autor da Voz do Profeta |
| Edition | Primeira Serie |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: Na Typ. Da Sociedade Propagadora Dos Conhecimentos Uteis. Rua Direita Do Arsenal--N.º 55. 1838 |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano. (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses 19th century spelling |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22742 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22742-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 510 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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