O trophéo by C. Afonso dos Santos

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Author Santos, C. Afonso dos
Title O trophéo
Alternate Title O troféu
Original Publication Lisboa:
Typ. da Cooperativa Militar
1907
Note Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Vasco Salgado
Summary "O trophéo" by C. Afonso dos Santos is a poetry collection written in the early 20th century. This work showcases the romantic and tragic themes of love, honor, and the horrors of war, likely reflecting the societal sentiments of the period. The collection intertwines vivid imagery and emotional expression to convey the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of conflict. In this poignant narrative, the poem follows the character Dinah, who embodies ethereal beauty and desire. As she dreams of a heroic knight who seeks glory through valorous deeds, he presents her with a gruesome trophy: the severed head of a vanquished enemy, which tragically turns out to be her own father. The intense emotional journey culminates in Dinah’s horror as she grapples with the violent repercussions of love and the complexities of her feelings towards both her father and her beloved. The work delves deep into themes of passion, sacrifice, and the haunting remnants of violence, leaving a lasting impact on the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note This ebooks uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Poetry
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EBook-No. 22648
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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