| Author |
Monteiro, Ramalho, 1862-1949 |
| Title |
As ratices da Rattazzi: O pello nacional
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 28.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
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| Subject |
Rattazzi, Marie, 1833-1902
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24843 |
| Release Date |
Mar 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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