Viriatho: Narrativa epo-historica by Teófilo Braga
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"Viriatho: Narrativa epo-historica" by Teófilo Braga is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex and tumultuous relationship between the Lusitanian tribes and the Roman Empire, focusing on the character of Viriatho, a legendary leader who represents the struggle for independence and resistance against oppression. The text interweaves history and fiction to depict the struggles of a small yet tenacious people in the face of imperial
dominance. At the start of the narrative, a sudden emergency meeting in the Roman Senate reveals the looming threat of Servio Sulpicio Galba, a Roman proconsul accused of atrocious acts against the Lusitanians. Galba's actions prompt a chain of events leading to outrage and resentment among the Lusitanian tribes, resulting in their eventual insurrection. The opening portion sets the stage by introducing key figures, such as Catão, the Censor, who condemns Galba's betrayal, while also hinting at Viriatho's symbolic role in igniting the spirit of rebellion amongst his people. As tensions escalate, it becomes clear that the call for vengeance against the Roman occupiers is only beginning, stirring a potent mixture of nationalist fervor and the quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Braga, Teófilo, 1843-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Viriatho: Narrativa epo-historica |
| 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 Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 36.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Viriathus, -approximately 139 B.C. -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spain -- History -- Roman period, 218 B.C.-414 A.D. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26850 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26850-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2220 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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