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Title: A morte do athleta
Alternate Title: A morte do atleta
Original Publication:
Porto:
Typ. de A. J. da Silva Teixeira
Rua da Cancella Velha, 62
1883
Credits: Produced by Tiago Tejo
Summary: "A morte do athleta" by António Duarte Gomes Leal is a dramatic poem written in the late 19th century. This literary work expresses themes of glory, love, and the tragic fate of a gladiator caught between his ambitions and his unreciprocated love. It is a poignant exploration of the human condition and the emotional struggles faced by those seeking fulfillment in a merciless world. The poem follows the story of a powerful and celebrated gladiator in ancient Rome who is infatuated with a woman named Livia, whom he loves deeply but who remains indifferent to him. As he returns to the arena after years of absence, he experiences despair when he realizes that the audience's cheers have turned into a cold silence at his downfall. Ultimately, he confronts his tragic fate with dignity, reflecting on his life and the lack of connection he has felt with others. In his final moments, he recognizes the futility of his struggles and the solitude of his existence, culminating in his poignant death as he calls out to his ideal—the very embodiment of his unattainable love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note: This ebook uses 19th century spelling
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Leal, António Duarte Gomes, 1848-1921
EBook No.: 22469
Published: Aug 31, 2007
Downloads: 99
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A morte do athleta
Alternate Title: A morte do atleta
Original Publication:
Porto:
Typ. de A. J. da Silva Teixeira
Rua da Cancella Velha, 62
1883
Credits: Produced by Tiago Tejo
Summary: "A morte do athleta" by António Duarte Gomes Leal is a dramatic poem written in the late 19th century. This literary work expresses themes of glory, love, and the tragic fate of a gladiator caught between his ambitions and his unreciprocated love. It is a poignant exploration of the human condition and the emotional struggles faced by those seeking fulfillment in a merciless world. The poem follows the story of a powerful and celebrated gladiator in ancient Rome who is infatuated with a woman named Livia, whom he loves deeply but who remains indifferent to him. As he returns to the arena after years of absence, he experiences despair when he realizes that the audience's cheers have turned into a cold silence at his downfall. Ultimately, he confronts his tragic fate with dignity, reflecting on his life and the lack of connection he has felt with others. In his final moments, he recognizes the futility of his struggles and the solitude of his existence, culminating in his poignant death as he calls out to his ideal—the very embodiment of his unattainable love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note: This ebook uses 19th century spelling
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Leal, António Duarte Gomes, 1848-1921
EBook No.: 22469
Published: Aug 31, 2007
Downloads: 99
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.