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Title:
A princeza na berlinda
Rattazzi a vol d'oiseau, com a biographia de sua Alteza
Credits:
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by National
Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)
Summary: "A princeza na berlinda" by Urbano de Castro is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and experiences of a fictional princess in Lisbon, utilizing humor and social critique to comment on the literary and cultural scene of the time. The narrative serves as a critique of the social elite and their interactions with the arts. The story revolves around the titular princess, who endeavors to create a reputation for herself in Lisbon's literary circles through lavish dinner parties attended by prominent writers and intellectuals. Initially ignored by the literary community, she cleverly uses these events to garner attention and promote her works. As the narrative unfolds, the princess's attempts at achieving fame lead to amusing misadventures, revealing the absurdities of social status, the literary establishment, and public taste. Her efforts include a disastrous play that highlights the fickleness of public appreciation, showcasing the delicate balance between art and social approval in the context of 19th-century Portuguese society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Castro, Urbano de, 1850-1902
EBook No.: 20103
Published: Dec 13, 2006
Downloads: 114
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Rattazzi, Marie, 1833-1902
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A princeza na berlinda
Rattazzi a vol d'oiseau, com a biographia de sua Alteza
Credits:
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by National
Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)
Summary: "A princeza na berlinda" by Urbano de Castro is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and experiences of a fictional princess in Lisbon, utilizing humor and social critique to comment on the literary and cultural scene of the time. The narrative serves as a critique of the social elite and their interactions with the arts. The story revolves around the titular princess, who endeavors to create a reputation for herself in Lisbon's literary circles through lavish dinner parties attended by prominent writers and intellectuals. Initially ignored by the literary community, she cleverly uses these events to garner attention and promote her works. As the narrative unfolds, the princess's attempts at achieving fame lead to amusing misadventures, revealing the absurdities of social status, the literary establishment, and public taste. Her efforts include a disastrous play that highlights the fickleness of public appreciation, showcasing the delicate balance between art and social approval in the context of 19th-century Portuguese society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Castro, Urbano de, 1850-1902
EBook No.: 20103
Published: Dec 13, 2006
Downloads: 114
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Rattazzi, Marie, 1833-1902
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.