A Chave do Enigma by Antonio Feliciano de Castilho
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"A Chave do Enigma" by Antonio Feliciano de Castilho is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the mid-19th century. The work intricately weaves the author's reflections on identity, love, and the passage of time, centering on Castilho's deep affection for a woman named D. Maria Isabel de Baêna Coimbra. This exploration unfolds through nostalgic prose, offering insights into his personal life and emotional experiences, capturing the essence of human longing and connection. The
opening of "A Chave do Enigma" introduces the author’s intention to share his life story, framed as a mused narrative filled with philosophical inquiries about identity and the complexities of existence. Castilho reflects on how humans experience continual transformation through time, which raises questions about the permanence of one's essence amidst change. The narrative reveals his fragile health during childhood and sets the stage for deeper connections he develops in life, eventually pointing towards his enduring love for Isabel, which includes the acknowledgment of their intertwined destinies. This poetic and introspective beginning hints at a heartfelt journey filled with rich emotional landscapes and philosophical considerations that beckon readers to delve further into the author's sentiments and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Castilho, Antonio Feliciano de, 1800-1875 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Chave do Enigma |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese literature |
| Subject | Castilho, Antonio Feliciano de, 1800-1875 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32002 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32002-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 654 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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