Felicidade pela Agricultura (Vol. I) by Antonio Feliciano de Castilho
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"Felicidade pela Agricultura (Vol. I)" by Antonio Feliciano de Castilho is a philosophical treatise focused on agrarian principles, written in the mid-19th century. The work argues for the importance of agriculture as a foundation for societal development and personal happiness, emphasizing the moral and practical benefits of rural life. It emerges as a reflection on Castilho's thoughts during a period of personal and national uncertainty, aiming to inspire a rekindling of interest
in agricultural practices among the Portuguese populace. At the start of "Felicidade pela Agricultura," the author introduces the theme of rural life and its benefits, positioning agriculture as vital to individual prosperity and national well-being. Castilho shares autobiographical elements, highlighting his experiences and aspirations to educate his children amid a longing for a more meaningful existence. He passionately argues that a society that neglects its agricultural roots undermines its foundation, suggesting that reconnecting with the land can lead to true happiness and fulfillment. Through a combination of personal narrative and philosophical inquiry, he sets the stage for advocating a resurgence of agrarian values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Castilho, Antonio Feliciano de, 1800-1875 |
|---|---|
| Title | Felicidade pela Agricultura (Vol. I) |
| Original Publication | Portugal: Emp. da História de Portugal,1903. |
| Credits | Rita Farinha, Alberto Manuel Brandão Simões and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Country life |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69122 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 440 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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