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Bocage, Manuel Maria Barbosa du
1765
1805
Bocage, Manuel Maria de Barbosa du
Barbosa du Bocage, Manuel Maria
Du Bocage, Manuel Maria Barbosa
Queixumes do Pastor Elmano Contra a Falsidade da Pastora Urselina
Egloga
Lisboa:
Officina de Simão Thaddeo Ferreira
1791
Produced by Tiago Tejo
"Queixumes do Pastor Elmano Contra a Falsidade da Pastora Urselina" by Bocage is an eclogue, a poetic form from the 18th century that reflects on pastoral themes and rural life. Written during the late 18th century, the book explores the emotional turmoil and betrayal experienced by the protagonist, Elmano, in his romantic involvement with Urselina. The narrative encapsulates themes of love, fidelity, and deception, which are common in pastoral literature. The story centers around Elmano, who is heartbroken after discovering that his beloved Urselina has been unfaithful to him, revealing her true nature as a traitor. His friend Francino encourages him to move on from the betrayal and reflects on the fickleness of women, implying that Urselina's charm was a facade for her self-serving desires. As Elmano grapples with his feelings of rage and sorrow, he resolves to turn his affections toward another, Ritália, who embodies the virtues he admired in Urselina. Ultimately, the eclogue illustrates a journey from despair to acceptance, as Elmano learns to appreciate the true attributes of love beyond mere appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
This ebook uses an 18th century spelling
Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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