| Author |
Martínez, Emilio, 1849-1919 |
| Translator |
Dias, Guilherme, 1844?- |
| Uniform Title |
Julián y la Biblia. Portuguese
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| Title |
Julião e a Biblia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Júlio Reis, Leonor Silva and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Julião e a Biblia" by Emilio Martínez is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Madrid during a vibrant springtime and centers around Julião, a young craftsman who is deeply influenced by his faith and struggles against the traditional views of religion held by his peers. The narrative likely addresses themes of faith, redemption, and the contrast between spiritual beliefs and societal norms. At the start of the book, a scene is depicted where a mature woman, Josefa, is reading a book intently, while Julião interacts with a young boy who is presumably her son. Through Julião, we learn about his life and his relationship with his mentor, who is gravely ill. As Julião embarks on his new familial journey after marrying Maria das Dôres, his character exemplifies compassion and diligence. The interactions provide a backdrop for exploring religious themes, particularly the contrasting views of traditional Catholic practices versus the emerging Protestant beliefs that Julião represents, suggesting a conflict between faith and established dogmas. The opening establishes a poignant portrayal of a simple yet devout life intertwined with the challenges posed by societal expectations and religious doctrine. (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 |
Christian fiction
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| Subject |
Spanish fiction -- Translations into Portuguese
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62352 |
| Release Date |
Jun 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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