A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado) by Alberto Pimentel

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Author Pimentel, Alberto, 1849-1925
LoC No. 37018344
Title A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado)
Original Publication Portugal: Livraria Central, 1904.
Note Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Jude Eyelander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado)" by Alberto Pimentel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of Fado, a traditional genre of Portuguese music characterized by its melancholic themes. Pimentel delves into the societal context that shaped Fado, examining its roots and its portrayal of the Portuguese people's experiences and emotions. The opening of the book provides a deep dive into the etymology and historical significance of the word "Fado," linking it to concepts of destiny and fate as understood in various cultures. Pimentel references various poets and classical interpretations to establish how the belief in fate has permeated Portuguese culture and music. He highlights how the modern conception of Fado as a song celebrating life's sorrows and the notion of a predetermined path evolved, tying together linguistic analysis with social commentary on how these songs reflect the lives of ordinary people, particularly in Lisbon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Fados -- Portugal -- History and criticism
Subject Folk songs, Portuguese -- Portugal -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 71274
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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