Lagrimas Abençoadas by Camilo Castelo Branco
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"Lagrimas Abençoadas" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the character of Maria, a symbol of purity and virtue, and explores themes of faith, suffering, and the pursuit of true happiness through religious introspection and resilience against life's trials. The narrative lays a groundwork of emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on the relationship between suffering and divine consolation. The opening of "Lagrimas
Abençoadas" introduces us to a significant event—the baptism of a nine-day-old girl named Maria, whose presence illuminates the lives of those around her. The scene is marked by an intricate description of her spiritual significance, with her madrina, Nossa Senhora da Conceição, embodying divine mercy. The narrative oscillates between joyous celebration and foreshadowing of future tribulation, particularly through the fears of her mother, who senses impending sorrow. The themes of hope and despair are intertwined, hinting at the struggles faced by the characters amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous society that grapples with war and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lagrimas Abençoadas |
| Alternate Title | Lágrimas Abençoadas |
| Edition | Quarta edição |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: Parceria Antonio Maria Pereira Livraria editora e Oficinas Typographica e de Encadernação Movidas a electricidade Rua Augusta--44 a 54 1906 |
| Credits | Produced by Manuela Alves e Pedro Saborano. (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Credits |
Produced by Manuela Alves e Pedro Saborano. (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.5 (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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22977 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22977-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 556 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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