Noites de insomnia, offerecidas a quem não póde dormir. Nº 02 (de 12)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Noites de insónia, oferecidas a quem não pode dormir. Nº 02 (de 12)

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Language Note:

This ebook uses a 19th century spelling

Summary:

"Noites de Insomnia, offerecidas a quem não pode dormir. Nº 02 (de 12)" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a collection of fictional works, likely written in the late 19th century. The book presents a blend of narratives that explore themes of love, loss, and social commentary, focusing on characters such as the father, Duque, and his daughter, Deolinda, whose lives are drastically changed by tragedy and societal pressures. The opening of this volume introduces a melancholic story set in a grand house now shrouded in grief following the deaths of its occupants. It begins with a vivid description of the house and the circumstances surrounding its construction, instigated by the rich and devoted father, Duque, who sought to fulfill a dream for his beloved daughter, Deolinda. However, a tragic shipwreck leads to the loss of their wealth and signals the impending sorrow of their lives. The narrative captures Duque's despair as he grapples with his daughter's ill fate while revealing intertwined tales of love, sacrifice, and societal criticism, setting a somber tone that hints at devastation and heartache that follows only through deep emotional struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Aquella casa triste... (romance)

Solução do problema historico

Dous preconceitos

Lisboa

Ferreira Rangel

As joias de im ministro de D. João 5.º no prego

O oraculo do marquez de Pombal

O principe perfeito

Ave rara

Vergonhas nacionaes

Rancho da Carqueja

Bom humor (resposta ao noticiarista da "Actualidade")

Declaração.

Credits:

Produced by Pedro Saborano

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-01-31