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Title:
As theocracias litterarias
Relance sobre o estado actual da litteratura portugueza
Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)
Summary: "As theocracias litterarias" by Teófilo Braga is a critical examination of Portuguese literature written during the mid-19th century. This literary work discusses the current state of Portuguese literature, addressing the decline of traditional literary authorities and the emergence of individual creativity and expression. Braga's text serves as a reflection on the aesthetics and values that shape literary production in his time. In this book, Braga critiques the established literary figures, such as the poet and critic Castilho, while advocating for a more authentic representation of art that eschews imitation and superficiality. He emphasizes the importance of truth and individual sentiment over adherence to outdated academic standards. Through his analysis, Braga contemplates the broader philosophical implications of art, including the relationship between beauty, nature, and human experience. He argues for a literature that is both meaningful and connected to the realities of modern life, positioning himself against what he perceives to be the "theocratical" dominance of literary elites. The text ultimately champions the values of the Romantic movement, calling for a genuine and heartfelt approach to literature that resonates with the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Braga, Teófilo, 1843-1924
EBook No.: 25240
Published: Apr 29, 2008
Downloads: 132
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Portuguese literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
As theocracias litterarias
Relance sobre o estado actual da litteratura portugueza
Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)
Summary: "As theocracias litterarias" by Teófilo Braga is a critical examination of Portuguese literature written during the mid-19th century. This literary work discusses the current state of Portuguese literature, addressing the decline of traditional literary authorities and the emergence of individual creativity and expression. Braga's text serves as a reflection on the aesthetics and values that shape literary production in his time. In this book, Braga critiques the established literary figures, such as the poet and critic Castilho, while advocating for a more authentic representation of art that eschews imitation and superficiality. He emphasizes the importance of truth and individual sentiment over adherence to outdated academic standards. Through his analysis, Braga contemplates the broader philosophical implications of art, including the relationship between beauty, nature, and human experience. He argues for a literature that is both meaningful and connected to the realities of modern life, positioning himself against what he perceives to be the "theocratical" dominance of literary elites. The text ultimately champions the values of the Romantic movement, calling for a genuine and heartfelt approach to literature that resonates with the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Braga, Teófilo, 1843-1924
EBook No.: 25240
Published: Apr 29, 2008
Downloads: 132
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Portuguese literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.