A cidade do vicio

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Almeida, Fialho de, 1857-1911

Contributor:

Chardron, Ernesto, 1840-1885

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Cidade do Vício" by Fialho de Almeida is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work juxtaposes the vibrant yet troubling life in Lisbon against the backdrop of rural life, exploring themes such as longing, debauchery, and human emotion through its characters and narratives. The author intricately paints the contrast between the bustling, often vice-ridden city and the tranquil yet burdened existence of the countryside. The opening of the narrative introduces a traveler who is both reflective and critical of the environment around him. He describes the oppressive heat of Lisbon, filled with imagery of decay and vice, before recounting his departure on foot into the less populated areas. This journey evokes a sense of freedom and existential contemplation, interspersed with memories of past acquaintances and reflections on societal norms. As he travels, he observes the landscapes of Portugal, the seasons, and the rustic way of life that unfolds before him. The writing employs rich and evocative language, immersing the reader in the sensory experiences of both the city and the countryside while hinting at the complexities of human desires and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Symphonia de abertura

Os novilhos

Noite no rio

Abandono do pombal

O roubo

O homem da rabeca

Mater dolorosa

Mephistopheles e Margarida

A camisa

O morgado

Madona do Campo Santo

A indigestão

Jantar no moinho.

Credits:

Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-08-30