As ratices da Rattazzi: O pello nacional by Ramalho Monteiro
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"As ratices da Rattazzi: O pello nacional" by Ramalho Monteiro is a satirical critique written in the late 19th century. This text engages with themes of national pride and cultural identity, responding to the controversial observations made by the Italian author Maria Rattazzi in her book about Portuguese society. The work employs a blend of humor and rhetoric while dissecting the social and cultural dynamics of Portugal during this time period. The
book presents a vigorous defense of national dignity against perceived slights from Rattazzi's publication. The narrator articulates a blend of anger and comic disbelief at the portrayal of Portuguese customs and people, suggesting that Rattazzi's observations stemmed from ignorance or malice rather than genuine insight. Throughout the narrative, there are passionate appeals to patriotism, coupled with humorous critiques of societal norms, as the narrator navigates the repercussions of Rattazzi's work on public sentiment. In essence, it showcases the struggle between self-image and external perceptions, highlighting both the absurdities and virtues of Portuguese identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Monteiro, Ramalho, 1862-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | As ratices da Rattazzi: O pello nacional |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 28.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Rattazzi, Marie, 1833-1902 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24843 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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