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Carvalhal, Alvaro do
1844
1868
Carvalhal, Álvaro do
Do Carvalhal, Alvaro
Anthero do Quental, e Ramalho Ortigão
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"Anthero do Quental, e Ramalho Ortigão" by Alvaro do Carvalhal is a critical essay written in the mid-19th century. This book examines the literary contributions and characteristics of two prominent Portuguese writers, Anthero do Quental and Ramalho Ortigão, shedding light on their styles and the discussions surrounding their works. It serves as a commentary on literary criticism and the cultural context of the literary scene in Portugal during that era. In the text, Carvalhal presents contrasting views on Anthero do Quental and Ramalho Ortigão. He admires do Quental for his introspective and sincere approach to writing, viewing him as a virtuous voice amidst the superficiality of contemporary society. The author highlights do Quental's dedication to truth and moral integrity, contrasting it with Ortigão's more sardonic and critical style, which satirizes various figures in literary circles. Carvalhal contends that Ortigão's critiques, while sharp and engaging, can often slip into cynicism, overshadowing genuine literary appreciation. The discourse encapsulates the dynamic cultural landscape of 19th-century Portugal, illustrating the tensions between idealism and realism in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Portuguese literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891 -- Criticism and interpretation
Ortigão, Ramalho, 1836-1915 -- Criticism and interpretation
Carvalhal, Alvaro do -- Correspondence
Castelo Branco, António de Azevedo -- Correspondence
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