Leituras Populares by Antero de Quental

"Leituras Populares" by Antero de Quental is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book dives into themes of education, democracy, and social reform in Portugal, emphasizing the importance of popular reading and accessible literature for the improvement of society. Quental advocates for the enlightenment of the masses through education and literacy, aiming to uplift the rural population and promote agricultural and social progress. The content of the book encompasses multiple essays, each addressing various aspects of societal development, including the necessity of rural libraries, the role of agriculture in the economy, and the influence of democratic ideals on civic rights. Quental underscores the significance of books that are written in simple, relatable language so that they are more accessible for the average citizen. Through the analysis of works such as "Estudos sobre a reforma em Portugal" and "Felicidade pela agricultura," he outlines a vision for a better-educated and more equitable society. Overall, "Leituras Populares" serves as a call for civic engagement and collective responsibility in cultivating a more informed populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891
Title Leituras Populares
Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 34.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Essays
Category Text
eBook-No. 32871
Release Date
Last Update Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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