A princeza na berlinda by Urbano de Castro
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"A princeza na berlinda" by Urbano de Castro is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and experiences of a fictional princess in Lisbon, utilizing humor and social critique to comment on the literary and cultural scene of the time. The narrative serves as a critique of the social elite and their interactions with the arts. The story revolves around the titular princess, who endeavors
to create a reputation for herself in Lisbon's literary circles through lavish dinner parties attended by prominent writers and intellectuals. Initially ignored by the literary community, she cleverly uses these events to garner attention and promote her works. As the narrative unfolds, the princess's attempts at achieving fame lead to amusing misadventures, revealing the absurdities of social status, the literary establishment, and public taste. Her efforts include a disastrous play that highlights the fickleness of public appreciation, showcasing the delicate balance between art and social approval in the context of 19th-century Portuguese society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Castro, Urbano de, 1850-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A princeza na berlinda Rattazzi a vol d'oiseau, com a biographia de sua Alteza |
| Credits |
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Rattazzi, Marie, 1833-1902 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20103 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Last Update | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 238 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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