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Title: Cartas de Inglaterra

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Summary: "Cartas de Inglaterra" by Eça de Queirós is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's reflections on various societal and political issues, particularly focusing on British imperialism and the plight of Ireland. Through his keen observations and critical analysis, Eça de Queirós presents a nuanced view of England's complex relationship with its colonies, serving as both a critique and a wit-filled commentary on the era. The opening of the collection sets the tone for this insightful discourse, beginning with an examination of the British military campaigns in Afghanistan. Eça employs historical comparisons between the invasions of 1847 and 1880, highlighting the cyclical nature of imperialistic endeavors and the disastrous effects on local populations. He juxtaposes the royal rhetoric of victory with the grim reality faced by soldiers and civilians alike, hinting at the futility of such military pursuits. Eça's sardonic humor is evident as he contrasts the British celebrations of war with the grim aftermath left in its wake, drawing attention to the injustice experienced by the Afghans. Additionally, he transitions into the topic of Ireland's socio-economic struggles, revealing a deep empathy for the oppressed while critiquing the English establishment's indifference. This engaging and thought-provoking opening lays the groundwork for a broader exploration of imperialism, politics, and social issues within the letters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 35.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900

EBook No.: 25641

Published: May 29, 2008

Downloads: 243

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 19th century

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Cartas de Inglaterra

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartas_de_Inglaterra Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartas_de_Inglaterra

Credits: Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)

Summary: "Cartas de Inglaterra" by Eça de Queirós is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's reflections on various societal and political issues, particularly focusing on British imperialism and the plight of Ireland. Through his keen observations and critical analysis, Eça de Queirós presents a nuanced view of England's complex relationship with its colonies, serving as both a critique and a wit-filled commentary on the era. The opening of the collection sets the tone for this insightful discourse, beginning with an examination of the British military campaigns in Afghanistan. Eça employs historical comparisons between the invasions of 1847 and 1880, highlighting the cyclical nature of imperialistic endeavors and the disastrous effects on local populations. He juxtaposes the royal rhetoric of victory with the grim reality faced by soldiers and civilians alike, hinting at the futility of such military pursuits. Eça's sardonic humor is evident as he contrasts the British celebrations of war with the grim aftermath left in its wake, drawing attention to the injustice experienced by the Afghans. Additionally, he transitions into the topic of Ireland's socio-economic struggles, revealing a deep empathy for the oppressed while critiquing the English establishment's indifference. This engaging and thought-provoking opening lays the groundwork for a broader exploration of imperialism, politics, and social issues within the letters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 35.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900

EBook No.: 25641

Published: May 29, 2008

Downloads: 243

Language: Portuguese

Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 19th century

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.