O Livro de Elysa by João de Lemos
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About this eBook
| Author | Lemos, João de, 1819-1890 |
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| Title |
O Livro de Elysa Fragmentos |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Summary | "O Livro de Elysa" by João de Lemos is a poetic novel written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects deeply on themes of love, devotion, and the beauty of nature, particularly in the context of romantic longing. It is structured as a collection of fragments that showcase the author's lyrical expression and emotional introspection. The narrative revolves around the protagonist's passionate and idealized love for a woman named Elysa. He pours out his heart through metaphoric language, comparing his feelings to elements of nature and depicting various aspects of love—from the innocence of youth to the profound longing of separation. The text celebrates beauty, both in the natural world and in human relationships, as the narrator intertwines his admiration for Elysa with vivid descriptions of the poetic landscape of Coimbra. Through this lyrical journey, the book evokes a sense of nostalgia and aspiration, making it a poignant exploration of the intricacies of love and its resonance in human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Love |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24646 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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