Judas: Romance lirico em quatro jornadas by Augusto de Lacerda

"Judas: Romance lirico em quatro jornadas" by Augusto de Lacerda is a lyrical romance written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and inner turmoil of Judas Iscariot, exploring themes of betrayal, morality, and the conflict between desire and duty. Through the eyes of Judas, we encounter a critical moment in biblical history, intertwined with personal struggles and the complexity of human emotions. The opening of this lyrical romance introduces a vivid portrayal of Bethany, where Judas and other significant characters gather. The scene is set on a serene spring evening, as the characters discuss the looming threats surrounding their leader, Jesus. The dialogue reveals Judas’s internal conflict—his feelings of resentment and desire juxtaposed against the inherent good he recognizes in Jesus. As he grapples with his emotions and thoughts about betrayal and loyalty, the narrative foreshadows his eventual actions amidst rising tensions between the Jewish rulers and the followers of Jesus. This opening portion effectively establishes a rich, emotional landscape, inviting the reader to reflect on themes of faith, love, and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lacerda, Augusto de, 1864-1926
Title Judas: Romance lirico em quatro jornadas
Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Portuguese drama
Subject Bible plays
Category Text
eBook-No. 27276
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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