Diffinição da sécia by Anonymous
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"Diffinição da sécia" by Anonymous is a satirical text likely written in the 18th century. This work serves as a humorous exploration of human foolishness and pretentiousness, particularly focusing on the concept of "sécia" which can be interpreted as arrogance or affectation among various social classes. The book critiques the behaviors and attitudes of individuals who engage in hollow displays of knowledge or status. In this text, the author presents an extensive
range of characters, including scholars, poets, judges, and women, all embodying different forms of "sécia." Each character is depicted with exaggerated traits that highlight their pretentiousness and ignorance, revealing a society obsessed with appearances and social status rather than genuine substance. From the insecure noble who boasts of lineage to the self-important poet who lacks true talent, the narratives satirically expose the absurdities of their behaviors. Ultimately, "Diffinição da sécia" serves as a reflection on the nature of societal vanity, encouraging readers to question the authenticity behind the façades people uphold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Diffinição da sécia |
| Credits |
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 30.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Vices -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Satire, Portuguese |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26676 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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