Oliveira Martins by Antero de Quental
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Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891
Portuguese
"Oliveira Martins" by Antero de Quental is a literary and critical analysis written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of Oliveira Martins, covering his roles as a literary critic, economist, historian, publicist, and politician. The book likely discusses thematic elements regarding national identity and the ...
during the 16th century, and how it shaped national literature and identity. He examines the significance of Luís de Camões and his epic poem "Os Lusíadas," using this as a lens to reveal deeper insights about Portuguese society, highlighting themes of heroism, patriotism, and the psychological and moral dimensions of national consciousness. Quental argues that the decline of the Portuguese national spirit has parallels in the deterioration of its literary output, thus establishing a connection between morality, politics, and literature. Ultimately, he suggests that a renewal of social and moral values could lead to a renaissance in Portuguese literature and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Melissa Walker
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Mark King
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Edward White
2 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the examples used throughout the text are practical and relevant. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Sandra Robinson
4 months agoOnce I began reading, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. A valuable addition to my digital library.
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Richard Clark
3 months agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, the examples used throughout the text are practical and relevant. This deserves far more attention.