| Author |
Pimentel, Alberto, 1849-1925 |
| Title |
Noites de Cintra
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano
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| Summary |
"Noites de Cintra" by Alberto Pimentel is a fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of ten friends who embark on a whimsical journey to Cintra during the spring, initially to listen to nightingales, but ultimately to escape the tedium of their daily lives in Lisbon. The camaraderie among the characters, their carefree plans, and their escapades set the stage for a tale filled with nostalgia and humor. At the start of "Noites de Cintra," the protagonist and his friends are eagerly preparing for their outing to Cintra, motivated by a romanticized notion of listening to the nightingales. As they gather, there is a blend of light-hearted banter and careful planning amidst a backdrop of deep nostalgia for their provincial roots. The friends joke about their journey, share stories, and decide how to spend their nights free from the constraints of their everyday lives. This initial segment lays the groundwork for exploring themes of friendship, the passage of time, and the playful yet poignant nature of their summer escape. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34719 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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