Santa Rita Pintor by Carlos Parreira

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22643.html.images 37 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22643.epub3.images 81 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22643.epub.noimages 80 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22643.kf8.images 185 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22643.kindle.images 177 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22643.txt.utf-8 28 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/22643/pg22643-h.zip 80 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Parreira, Carlos, 1890-1950
Title Santa Rita Pintor
In Memoriam
Original Publication Imprensa de Manuel Lucas Torres
Rua do Diario de Noticias, 59 a 61--Lisboa
1919
Credits Produced by Vasco Salgado
Summary "Santa Rita Pintor" by Carlos Parreira is a literary tribute written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time following World War I. This book focuses on the life and artistry of Guilherme de Santa Rita, capturing the essence of a complex and passionate artist whose contributions to the world of art were overshadowed by his extravagant personality and the ephemeral nature of his work. It provides a glimpse into the vibrant cultural milieu of the time, emphasizing themes of creativity, enthusiasm, and the struggle for recognition in the artistic community. The narrative weaves together vivid descriptions of Santa Rita's character, his artistic aspirations, and his relationship with contemporaries like Fernando Pessoa. Through a series of reflections and observations, Parreira paints Santa Rita as a figure caught between ambition and the harsh realities of artistic expression. The book explores the tension between genius and mediocrity, highlighting Santa Rita's adoration for futurism, his admiration for other artists, and his internal turmoil as he grapples with his identity. Ultimately, it presents a poignant portrayal of a talented but troubled individual, whose struggles echo the broader challenges faced by artists seeking to make their mark in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling
Language Portuguese
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
Subject Santa Rita, Guilherme Augusto Cau da Costa, 1889-1918 -- Appreciation -- Portugal
Category Text
EBook-No. 22643
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 3, 2008
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 49 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!