Catecismo d'a Doutrina Labrega by Valentín Lamas Carvajal
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"Catecismo d'a Doutrina Labrega" by Valentín Lamas Carvajal is a socio-political commentary written during the late 19th century. This book serves as a catechism, but unlike traditional religious texts, it explores the plight and struggles of peasants (labregos) in Spain. It highlights the harsh realities of rural life, the oppressive structures in society that contribute to their suffering, and the inherent injustices of land ownership and governance. The text is structured as
a dialogue between a priest and a peasant, addressing various themes such as poverty, exploitation, and the absurdity of clerical and political authority. Through this conversational format, the peasant articulates the struggles he faces, including the financial burdens imposed by taxes, the challenges of agriculture, and the emotional toll of a life of labor without adequate reward. The dialogue critically examines the role of local authorities, highlighting how these figures often perpetuate the cycle of poverty. Ultimately, the book serves as both a lament for the peasant's condition and a critique of the social and political systems that govern rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lamas Carvajal, Valentín, 1849-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | Catecismo d'a Doutrina Labrega |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano. Para comentários à transcrição visite pt-scriba.blogspot.com/ (produzido a partir das imagens de obras em domínio público, disponibilizadas pela Biblioteca Virtual Galega) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Galician |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Peasants -- Spain -- Galicia (Region) -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21564 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21564-8 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 408 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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