Viagens na Minha Terra (Completo) by Almeida Garrett
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| Author | Almeida Garrett, João Batista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, Visconde de, 1799-1854 |
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| Title | Viagens na Minha Terra (Completo) |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: Na Typographia da Gazeta dos Ttribunais. 1846. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Summary | "Viagens na Minha Terra" by Almeida Garrett is a travel narrative interwoven with philosophical reflections written in the mid-19th century. The book encapsulates the author's journey through Portugal, where he not only observes the landscapes and cultures but also meditates on broader themes of society and personal identity. The main character, a thoughtful traveler, embarks on a quest to understand and immortalize his experiences, particularly as he traverses various locales including Santarém. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for his journey, expressing a desire to explore the rich landscapes of the Ribatejo region. He humorously contrasts the romantic notion of travel with the mundane reality of his transport, while recalling the influences of other literary figures like Lord Byron. The opening captures the lively interactions among fellow travelers, as they engage in debates that reflect social dynamics. The narrative moves fluidly from light-hearted observations to deeper philosophical musings, suggesting a blend of personal reflection and social critique that promises to resonate throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language Note | This ebooks uses a 19th century spelling |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24401 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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