Project Gutenberg 2010-10-28 Public domain in the USA. 179 Braga, Teófilo 1843 1924 Braga, Joaquim Teófilo Fernandes Fernandes Braga, Joaquim Theophilo Braga, Joaquim Theophilo Fernandes Braga, Theophilo Floresta de varios romances Produced by Pedro Saborano "Floresta de varios romances" by Teófilo Braga is a comprehensive collection of Portuguese ballads and romances written in the late 19th century. The text captures the transformation of popular romances from the 16th to the 18th centuries, documenting the literary evolution and cultural significance of these narratives in Portuguese history. The work is notable for featuring various characters and stories that reflect the historical and cultural landscapes of Portugal, drawing from both oral traditions and literary adaptations by cultured poets. The opening of the collection delves into the role of popular romance during its formative years, emphasizing how oral storytelling began to take on literary forms in Portugal, particularly through adaptations by poets influenced by Spanish traditions. It discusses the historical context of romance writing and its connection to the broader European literary movements of its time. The text highlights notable figures and movements that informed this evolution, illustrating the deeply rooted connections between Portugal and Spain in terms of narrative traditions and cultural identity. As such, the beginning sets a scholarly tone while also hinting at the rich tapestry of tales and characters that readers can expect to encounter throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. pt Ballads, Spanish Ballads, Portuguese Folk songs, Portuguese PQ Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 409206 2025-08-14T05:11:20.102991 text/html 397436 2021-01-07T03:37:30 text/html 209710 2025-08-14T05:11:36.987857 application/epub+zip 211231 2025-08-14T05:11:25.767915 application/epub+zip 198082 2025-08-14T05:11:23.163933 application/epub+zip 487248 2025-08-14T05:11:42.266846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431976 2025-08-14T05:11:33.931902 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379836 2022-09-15T13:56:20.055547 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 330246 2025-08-14T05:11:17.718969 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 330171 2021-01-07T03:37:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19047 2025-08-14T05:11:42.435814 application/rdf+xml 14690 2025-08-14T05:11:23.728934 image/jpeg 4081 2025-08-14T05:11:23.447913 image/jpeg 119378 2021-01-07T03:37:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 128860 2021-01-07T03:37:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 202636 2025-08-14T05:11:20.133957 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 en.wikipedia