Alguns homens do meu tempo: impressões litterarias

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carvalho, Maria Amalia Vaz de, 1847-1921

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Alguns homens do meu tempo: impressões litterarias" by Maria Amalia Vaz de Carvalho is a collection of literary impressions likely written in the late 19th century. The work reflects the author's thoughts and observations on various literary figures of her time, positioning her own experiences in the context of their artistic contributions. The initial chapters suggest a deep introspection about the literary landscape and the personalities that shaped it, delving into themes of friendship, artistic appreciation, and personal sentiment. At the start of the work, the author dedicates her book to a friend, D. Maria Manoela de Brito, praising her virtues and their friendship, which has had a healing effect on the author during difficult times. The text reveals the author's reflections on various literary figures, such as the poet Gonçalves Crespo, presenting a nuanced exploration of their works and the emotions stirred within her as she engages with their poetry. This opening indicates a blend of personal memoir and literary critique, establishing a tone of affectionate admiration intertwined with a profound sense of nostalgia and emotional resonance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 30.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-08-17