O Melro by Abílio Manuel Guerra Junqueiro
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| Author | Junqueiro, Abílio Manuel Guerra, 1850-1923 |
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| Title |
O Melro (Fragmento) |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: David Corazzi, Editor Empreza Horas Romanticas 40, Rua da Atalaya, 52 1879 |
| Note | Produced by Tiago Tejo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tiago Tejo |
| Summary | "O Melro" by Abílio Manuel Guerra Junqueiro is a poetic fragment written in the late 19th century. This book captures the essence of nature and sorrow through the lens of a blackbird, highlighting themes of freedom, love, and the struggle against confinement. Through vivid imagery and emotive language, the poem reflects on the relationship between the natural world and the emotional turmoil of its characters. The narrative centers on a blackbird who embodies joy and vitality, singing delightfully each morning. However, the blackbird's freedom is challenged when a priest feels tormented by the bird's presence, leading to the capture of the bird's offspring. The blackbird's subsequent grief and helplessness reveal deep layers of parental love and despair over losing its young. The poem paints a poignant picture of the blackbird's struggle against the constraints imposed by humans and reflects on the universal themes of longing, love, and the inherent desires for freedom that resonate with both nature and humanity. Through beautiful, descriptive passages, the reader is invited to contemplate the intertwining of nature, emotion, and the impact of human actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language Note | This ebooks uses 19th century spelling. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22395 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 42 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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