As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes (1877-05/06)
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| Editor | Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900 |
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| Editor | Ortigão, Ramalho, 1836-1915 |
| Title | As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes (1877-05/06) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 39.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Biblioteca Nacional de Lisboa, Portugal, Cláudia Ribeiro, Larry Bergey and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes" is a collection of political and literary chronicles written in the late 19th century. The work provides sharp commentary on Portuguese society, politics, and culture, utilizing irony and humor as tools for critique. This compilation showcases the authors’ insights into contemporary events, often blending narrative with satire, to reflect on the complexities of political ambition and social customs. The opening of "As Farpas" sets a vibrant scene in Lisbon during a beautiful March morning filled with the scents of blooming flowers and the sounds of nature, establishing a mood of renewal. The text introduces the political figure Sr. Fontes Pereira de Mello, who decides to step down from his government position, metaphorically depicted through a missing tooth which serves as a comedic focal point for political discussion among his peers. The tone allows readers to engage with the absurdities of political life and public opinion in Portugal, as characters react with disbelief and humor to the minister’s declaration, encapsulating the intricate interplay of power and satire that characterizes the series. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Portugal -- Politics and government -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Portugal -- Civilization -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Portugal -- Social life and customs -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16219 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 442 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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