| Author |
Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891 |
| Title |
Os sonetos completos de Anthero de Quental
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano, Ricardo Diogo and Tiago Tejo, and edited by Rita Farinha (Biblioteca Nacional Digital--http://bnd.bn.pt)
|
| Summary |
"Os sonetos completos de Anthero de Quental" by Antero de Quental is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The book presents a comprehensive compilation of the poet's sonnets, illuminating the emotional and philosophical depths of his thoughts and feelings. Anthero de Quental emerges as a complex figure, grappling with existential themes of love, loss, and the nature of existence itself. The opening of the work features a preface that introduces the poet, highlighting Quental's intricate nature and the profound emotional struggles that characterize his writing. The author suggests that Quental’s poetry encapsulates the existential angst and metaphysical inquiries of his time, presenting a blend of mystical and critical thought. Through vivid imagery and contemplative reflections, the introduction sets the stage for an exploration of the poet’s internal battles against despair and his longing for meaning, promising readers a deepened understanding of Quental's poignant artistic vision as they engage with the subsequent sonnets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
|
| Subject |
Portuguese poetry
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20142 |
| Release Date |
Dec 20, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
