Project Gutenberg 2009-10-29 Public domain in the USA. 182 Silva, Luiz Augusto Rebello da 1822 1871 Silva, Luís Augusto Rebelo da Silva, Luis Augusto Rebelo da Contos e Lendas Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Contos e Lendas" by Luiz Augusto Rebello da Silva is a collection of tales likely written in the late 19th century. The work presents a rich tapestry of narratives rooted in Portuguese folklore, focusing on themes of morality, human relationships, and the supernatural. One of the main characters introduced is the venerable priest, who embodies virtues such as charity and humility, leading to profound reflections on life and death, intertwined with a backdrop of mystical folklore. The opening of "Contos e Lendas" sets the stage with an introduction to the life of a kind-hearted priest, referred to as the Vigário, who is beloved by his community for his selfless acts and deep faith. As he approaches the end of his life, the narrative reveals his humble beginnings and his dedication to the spiritual well-being of his flock. His eventual decline due to illness is met with heartfelt sorrow from the villagers, highlighting the profound impact he had on their lives. The narrative hints at the broader themes of loss, legacy, and the power of kindness, while providing a glimpse into the folklore that will be explored in the stories that follow. This introspective start invites readers to ponder the priest's life while preparing them for the enchanting tales that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. pt Short stories PQ Text PT Contos Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 243135 2025-08-12T11:40:57.478179 text/html 220230 2024-10-24T20:29:49 text/html 171836 2025-08-12T11:41:03.969144 application/epub+zip 176367 2025-08-12T11:41:00.243186 application/epub+zip 169810 2025-08-12T11:40:59.131199 application/epub+zip 309524 2025-08-12T11:41:06.750147 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289339 2025-08-12T11:41:03.278147 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266705 2022-09-14T05:53:38.540120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225590 2025-08-12T11:40:57.034197 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 205664 2024-10-24T20:29:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16650 2025-08-12T11:41:06.880136 application/rdf+xml 11860 2025-08-12T11:40:59.673172 image/jpeg 3010 2025-08-12T11:40:59.421172 image/jpeg 168630 2025-08-12T11:40:57.500197 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 pt.wikipedia