Côrte na aldeia e noites de inverno (Volume I)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lobo, Francisco Rodrigues, 1580-1622

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Côrte na aldeia e noites de inverno (Volume I)" by Francisco Rodrigues Lobo is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The book appears to focus on the interactions and conversations among a group of characters residing in a charming village near the sea, showcasing their social lives, debates, and philosophies. The characters include a prudent lawyer, an enthusiastic nobleman, an aspiring poet, an amusing elder, and others, as they engage in witty discussions over dinner, reflecting on various subjects including literature, history, and the nature of society. The opening of the volume introduces the setting-a picturesque village admired for its abundance and charm-while establishing a scene of conviviality among five central characters in the home of Leonardo. As they share a meal, their dialogue touches on topics such as literary preferences, the merits of fiction versus history, and the art of composition, with each character offering their perspectives. This setting lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of their personalities and ideas, indicating that the work will blend elements of social commentary with philosophical discourse, all while maintaining an engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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).)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-10-14