Theatro de João d'Andrade Corvo - I by João de Andrade Corvo
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| Author | Corvo, João de Andrade, 1824-1890 |
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| Title |
Theatro de João d'Andrade Corvo - I O Alliciador - O Astrologo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Summary | "Theatro de João d'Andrade Corvo - I" by João de Andrade Corvo is a dramatic work written in the mid-19th century. This play, titled "O Alliciador," unfolds in three acts and focuses on a cast of characters dealing with themes of ambition, social class, and the pursuit of happiness in the challenging context of life on the island of Madeira. The narrative likely centers around the character Luiz do Campanario, who aspires for a better life and struggles with the implications of emigration and the elusive definition of success. The opening of the drama introduces Luiz do Campanario and Antonio Prudente discussing their difficult lives amidst the backdrop of societal issues. Luiz expresses his grief about his impoverished situation and the burden of having a sick mother. Meanwhile, the characters reminisce about the past and reflect on their current predicaments, touching on themes of hope and the accompanying fear of leaving one’s homeland. Joanninha, the daughter of Antonio, is established as a key figure intertwined in these relationships, particularly with Luiz, who harbors feelings for her. The dialogue foreshadows conflicts arising from socioeconomic struggles and personal desires, setting the stage for deeper explorations of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of fortunes as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28414 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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