A Neta do Arcediago by Camilo Castelo Branco
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"A Neta do Arcediago" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Luiz da Cunha e Faro, a young and unattractive man who is revealed to be the son of a mulatto woman, and depicts the influences of heritage and societal expectations on his life. The tale weaves themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, as it explores the complex relationships surrounding Luiz,
particularly with women from his past, and hints at the turmoil that defines his family history. The opening of the novel establishes a dramatic backdrop as it introduces Luiz stepping out of a carriage with a mysterious lady in Lisbon in 1838. The narrative quickly delves into the history of his family, detailing his father's past infidelity and the consequences that shaped Luiz's life. Simultaneously, we meet Ricarda, a key figure whose entanglements with Luiz's father lead to tragic events that haunt the family. Through vivid character descriptions and dramatic interactions, the beginning sets up a turbulent family saga filled with emotional conflict and foreshadowing of the challenges Luiz will face as he navigates his heritage and the expectations placed upon him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Neta do Arcediago |
| 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: 57.5 (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 -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29740 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29740-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 553 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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