Amor de Salvação by Camilo Castelo Branco
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About this eBook
| Author | Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 |
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| Title | Amor de Salvação |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Amor de Salvação" by Camillo Castelo Branco is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book centers around the tumultuous experiences of the protagonist, Affonso de Teive, exploring themes of love, social issues, and the struggle for happiness against the backdrop of society's constraints. Through a blend of comedy and tragedy, the narrative examines the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The opening of "Amor de Salvação" sets the stage with a reflective tone as the narrator finds himself wandering the picturesque landscapes of Minho, Portugal, on Christmas Eve. Affonso de Teive is introduced as a solitary figure, lacking familial connections and friends, contemplating the joys of others during what is supposed to be a festive time. As he observes the lives of those around him, he accidentally encounters his old acquaintance, also named Affonso, who seemingly leads a blissful life filled with a large family and contentment, contrasting sharply with the narrator's feelings of isolation and despair. This initial encounter hints at deeper themes of love, redemption, and the various paths of human existence, laying the groundwork for the intricacies of the characters’ lives that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26988 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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