Diccionario de João Fernandes by Francisco Gomes de Amorim
QR code
"Dicionário de João Fernandes" by Francisco Gomes de Amorim is a satirical dictionary written in the late 19th century. This unique work humorously defines Portuguese terms through witty and clever commentary, often reflecting on social and cultural issues in Portugal and Brazil. The author's aim seems to be to illuminate the richness of the Portuguese language while poking fun at various aspects of society through playful definitions and anecdotes. The opening of
the dictionary presents a preface where the author expresses his intention to offer a blend of instruction and entertainment, acknowledging the influence of a French work titled "Le Carnaval du Dictionnaire." He highlights that the definitions within are not merely dry explanations but infused with humor, satire, and social critique. The subsequent sections include a series of clever and amusing word definitions that continue this style, illustrating how common terms can embody deep societal insights and foibles. Each entry engages with a range of themes, such as politics, human behavior, and societal norms, setting the tone for a work that is both a linguistic exploration and a reflective commentary on the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Amorim, Francisco Gomes de, 1827-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Diccionario de João Fernandes Lições de lingua portugueza pelos processos novos ao alcance de todas as classes de Portugal e Brazil |
| Credits | Produced by Pedro Saborano |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese language -- Dictionaries |
| Subject | Portuguese language -- Slang -- Dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34718 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34718-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!