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Title: As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes (1873-01/02)

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Farpas Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Farpas

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Summary: "As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes" by Ramalho Ortigão and Eça de Queiroz is a critical political and literary commentary written in the early 19th century. The work presents a satirical take on Portuguese politics and society during a period of political instability, where issues such as government structure, societal values, and the public's relationship with authority are openly examined and critiqued. The opening of the text introduces a sharp critique of parliamentary discussions, likening the political discourse to the Egyptian ouroboros symbolizing stagnation. The authors highlight the triviality of issues debated in parliament, suggesting that the discussions often lead to no substantial outcomes, showcasing both the absurdity and hypocrisy present in the political arena. The tone is laced with irony and sarcasm, and the narrative swings between humorous observations and pointed critiques of the politicians' ineptitudes and the indifference of the populace towards political engagement. The writers vividly illustrate a society grappling with questions of governance, morality, and the true meaning of liberty amidst a backdrop of growing discontent and corruption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Editor: Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900

Editor: Ortigão, Ramalho, 1836-1915

EBook No.: 14620

Published: Jan 6, 2005

Downloads: 160

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Portugal -- Politics and government -- Periodicals

Subject: Portugal -- Civilization -- Periodicals

Subject: Portugal -- Social life and customs -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes (1873-01/02)

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Farpas Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Farpas

Credits: Produced by Cláudia Ribeiro, Larry Bergey and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously
made available by the Biblioteca Nacional de Lisboa, Portugal.

Summary: "As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes" by Ramalho Ortigão and Eça de Queiroz is a critical political and literary commentary written in the early 19th century. The work presents a satirical take on Portuguese politics and society during a period of political instability, where issues such as government structure, societal values, and the public's relationship with authority are openly examined and critiqued. The opening of the text introduces a sharp critique of parliamentary discussions, likening the political discourse to the Egyptian ouroboros symbolizing stagnation. The authors highlight the triviality of issues debated in parliament, suggesting that the discussions often lead to no substantial outcomes, showcasing both the absurdity and hypocrisy present in the political arena. The tone is laced with irony and sarcasm, and the narrative swings between humorous observations and pointed critiques of the politicians' ineptitudes and the indifference of the populace towards political engagement. The writers vividly illustrate a society grappling with questions of governance, morality, and the true meaning of liberty amidst a backdrop of growing discontent and corruption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Editor: Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900

Editor: Ortigão, Ramalho, 1836-1915

EBook No.: 14620

Published: Jan 6, 2005

Downloads: 160

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Portugal -- Politics and government -- Periodicals

Subject: Portugal -- Civilization -- Periodicals

Subject: Portugal -- Social life and customs -- Periodicals

LoCC: General Works: Periodicals

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.