Project Gutenberg 2007-09-16 Public domain in the USA. 111 Parreira, Carlos 1890 1950 Santa Rita Pintor In Memoriam Imprensa de Manuel Lucas Torres Rua do Diario de Noticias, 59 a 61--Lisboa 1919 Produced by Vasco Salgado "Santa Rita Pintor" by Carlos Parreira is a literary tribute written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time following World War I. This book focuses on the life and artistry of Guilherme de Santa Rita, capturing the essence of a complex and passionate artist whose contributions to the world of art were overshadowed by his extravagant personality and the ephemeral nature of his work. It provides a glimpse into the vibrant cultural milieu of the time, emphasizing themes of creativity, enthusiasm, and the struggle for recognition in the artistic community. The narrative weaves together vivid descriptions of Santa Rita's character, his artistic aspirations, and his relationship with contemporaries like Fernando Pessoa. Through a series of reflections and observations, Parreira paints Santa Rita as a figure caught between ambition and the harsh realities of artistic expression. The book explores the tension between genius and mediocrity, highlighting Santa Rita's adoration for futurism, his admiration for other artists, and his internal turmoil as he grapples with his identity. Ultimately, it presents a poignant portrayal of a talented but troubled individual, whose struggles echo the broader challenges faced by artists seeking to make their mark in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling Reading ease score: 18.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. pt Santa Rita, Guilherme Augusto Cau da Costa, 1889-1918 -- Appreciation -- Portugal ND Text PT Arte PT Biografia Category: Biographies Category: Art 38106 2025-07-09T11:36:18.808746 text/html 37927 2025-01-09T12:34:35.155077 text/html 82986 2025-07-09T11:36:22.384686 application/epub+zip 81606 2025-07-09T11:36:20.432746 application/epub+zip 81606 2025-07-09T11:36:19.361865 application/epub+zip 188973 2025-07-09T11:36:23.873706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181242 2025-07-09T11:36:21.786701 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159914 2022-09-10T14:23:36.162934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 28744 2025-07-09T11:36:18.613714 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28439 2008-02-03T02:18:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18507 2025-07-09T11:36:23.988740 application/rdf+xml 14796 2025-07-09T11:36:19.836703 image/jpeg 3856 2025-07-09T11:36:19.598809 image/jpeg 11680 2008-02-03T02:19:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 82081 2025-07-09T11:36:18.813706 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog