Alexandre Herculano by Jaime de Magalhães Lima
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"Alexandre Herculano" by Jaime de Magalhães Lima is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and works of Alexandre Herculano, a prominent Portuguese historian, poet, and novelist known for his advocacy of Portuguese nationalism and his dramatization of the nation's historical narrative. Through Herculano's journey, the text explores themes of redemption, patriotism, and the struggles faced by individuals against tyranny and corruption. The opening
of the work introduces a fervent character, portrayed as a young and zealous paladin driven by a vision of national redemption amidst strife and despair. This figure embarks on a quest, armed with faith and lofty ideals, only to confront the harsh realities of exile and heartbreak, reflecting on the memories of his homeland, Portugal. The narrative vividly captures his emotional turmoil as he grapples with loss, suffering, and the burdens of displacement while maintaining an unyielding hope for freedom and better days ahead. Overall, the opening sets a poignant tone, laying the groundwork for an exploration of idealism in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lima, Jaime de Magalhães, 1859-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Alexandre Herculano |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from BibRia) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 30.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877 |
| Subject | Authors, Portuguese -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30699 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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