Poesias by Alexandre Herculano

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Author Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877
Title Poesias
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Poesias" by Alexandre Herculano is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. The poems reflect themes of faith, existential reflection, patriotism, and the struggles of humanity in the face of oppression and mortality. Herculano's work often intertwines historical context with personal emotion, exploring the relationship between man, society, and the divine. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to contemplative reflections on the passage of time, the natural world, and the weight of spiritual and historical burdens. Herculano vividly describes the setting sun, the solemnity of an old temple, and the expressive intertwining of nature and the divine, evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia. The narrator grapples with themes of faith, human frailty, and the quest for meaning, presenting a complex tapestry of emotion that sets the tone for the rest of the collection, filled with introspective musings and powerful imagery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Portuguese poetry
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EBook-No. 25925
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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