| Author |
Pimentel, Alberto, 1849-1925 |
| Title |
As Noites do Asceta
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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 Noites do Asceta" by Alberto Pimentel is a romantic narrative written in the late 19th century. This novel delves into themes of solitude, faith, and the complexities of love, intertwining the spiritual journey of its protagonist with the historical and cultural backdrop of Portugal during the Renaissance era. The work reflects the emotional and psychological struggles faced by the ascetic figure at its center. The story revolves around Frei Agostinho da Cruz, a young man who navigates between his poetic aspirations and the ascetic life he ultimately chooses. Set in a monastery and the picturesque landscape of the Arrábida mountains, Agostinho grapples with his feelings for D. Branca de Noronha, a beautiful maid of the infanta, and the conflicting pull of his spiritual commitments. The narrative captures his transformation from a passionate poet to a somber ascetic, reflecting on love, loss, and the quest for divine connection through contemplative solitude. As he confronts the realities of his choices, the novel poignantly explores themes of faith, yearning, and the ephemeral nature of earthly desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Portuguese literature -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29347 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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