Oliveira Martins by Antero de Quental
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"Oliveira Martins" by Antero de Quental is a literary and critical analysis written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of Oliveira Martins, covering his roles as a literary critic, economist, historian, publicist, and politician. The book likely discusses thematic elements regarding national identity and the impact of historical events on Portuguese literature and society. In this analysis, Quental explores the essence of Portuguese nationalism, particularly
during the 16th century, and how it shaped national literature and identity. He examines the significance of Luís de Camões and his epic poem "Os Lusíadas," using this as a lens to reveal deeper insights about Portuguese society, highlighting themes of heroism, patriotism, and the psychological and moral dimensions of national consciousness. Quental argues that the decline of the Portuguese national spirit has parallels in the deterioration of its literary output, thus establishing a connection between morality, politics, and literature. Ultimately, he suggests that a renewal of social and moral values could lead to a renaissance in Portuguese literature and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 35029070 |
| Title |
Oliveira Martins O critico litterario, o economista, o historiador, o publicista, o politico |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Oliveira Martins, J. P. (Joaquim Pedro), 1845-1894 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31654 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 269 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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