Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 08 by Alexandre Herculano
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About this eBook
| Author | Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877 |
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| Title | Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 08 |
| Edition | 1ª edição |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: Tavares Cardoso & Irmão--Editores 5, Largo de Camões, 6 Typ. a vapor da Empreza Litteraria e Typographica 178, rua de D. Pedro, 184--Porto 1901 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 35.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Diogo Mena Reis and Rita Farinha (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal) |
| Summary | "Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 08" by Alexandre Herculano is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century. The collection addresses significant social issues of the time, including debates on capital punishment and the role of the press in society. Herculano's work combines deep philosophical reflections with political commentary, revealing his dedication to issues of public instruction and civic responsibility. The opening of this volume begins with a foreword that highlights the context of Herculano's writings amid tense political changes in Portugal during the 1830s. It introduces his articles on critical topics like the death penalty and the press, emphasizing his stance against capital punishment and advocating for responsible journalism. Herculano critiques the notion of the death penalty as a social absurdity and stresses the importance of education and awareness in fostering a more just society. As he begins to explore these themes, readers can sense his passionate commitment to societal reform and enlightenment in the face of political tumult. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses a spelling from the beginning of the 20th century |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21684 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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