| Author |
Sabugosa, António Maria José de Melo César e Meneses, conde de, 1854-1923 |
| LoC No. |
37020403
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| Title |
Na Guella do Leão
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
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| Summary |
"Na Guella do Leão" by conde de António Maria José de Melo César e Meneses Sabugosa is a literary work, likely a novel, crafted in the late 19th century. The story unfolds within the context of a noble family's decline, intertwined with themes of foreboding prophecies and familial legacy. It examines the complexities of social status, personal ambition, and the inevitabilities of fortune and misfortune. The narrative centers on Carlos, a young nobleman facing financial ruin as he considers selling his ancestral home, which represents both his family's past glory and his own identity. Prophecies surrounding his family loom, adding tension as he navigates his feelings for Mathilde, a charming widow, and Maria, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Silva Mattos. The plot thickens as Carlos grapples with societal pressures and personal desires, ultimately leading him to make fateful decisions that culminate in tragedy. The tale weaves emotional depth with critical reflections on love and identity, revealing the struggles of those caught between heritage and modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Portuguese literature -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28707 |
| Release Date |
May 6, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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