| Author |
Espanca, Florbela, 1894-1930 |
| Title |
Livro de "Soror Saudade"
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| Original Publication |
Portugal: Edição da Autora,1923.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livro_de_Soror_Saudade
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Livro de 'Soror Saudade'" by Florbela Espanca is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. The work captures the profound themes of longing, love, and the complexities of human emotions, often delving into the darker aspects of nostalgia and desire. Espanca’s verses reflect her intricate relationship with these feelings, painting a vivid picture of her inner world. The collection features a plethora of poems that convey the deep sorrow and yearning that characterize Espanca's exploration of love and absence. Each poem is a fragment of her emotional journey, imbued with rich imagery and lyrical beauty. The poems touch upon various facets of longing, from poignant remembrances of past loves to reflections on identity and existence. The use of evocative language amplifies the sense of melancholy and introspection, inviting readers to engage with their own feelings of nostalgia and desire. Through her work, Espanca emerges as a powerful voice of her time, capturing the intricacies of the human heart and the eternal search for connection amidst solitude. (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 poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68691 |
| Release Date |
Aug 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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