O vinho do Porto: processo de uma bestialidade ingleza by Camilo Castelo Branco

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Author Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890
Title O vinho do Porto: processo de uma bestialidade ingleza
exposição a Thomaz Ribeiro
Note Reading ease score: 38.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
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Summary "O vinho do Porto: processo de uma bestialidade ingleza" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a satirical essay written in the early 20th century. This work critiques the British perception and characterization of Port wine, spurred by an incident in which a British writer condemned the wine as toxic. The essay is underpinned by themes of nationalism, the superiority of Portuguese wine, and a biting commentary on British societal attitudes towards alcohol. The essay opens with a discussion of a negative review published in the "Westminster Review", which unfairly branded Port wine as adulterated. Castelo Branco defends the quality of Port, recounting how British lawmakers and aristocrats, long-time consumers of the beverage, thrived on it. Through a rich narrative steeped in humor and irony, he details the journey of misinterpretation regarding the Portuguese drink, including the ludicrous suggestion that it is somehow medicinal. The author employs vivid descriptions and exaggerated anecdotes to illuminate the perceived cultural chasm between Portugal and England, concluding with a reflection on the significance of honor and reputation, not just for the wine itself but for the national pride of Portugal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Wine and wine making -- Portugal -- Porto
Subject Port wine
Subject Export marketing -- Portugal
Subject Portugal -- Commerce -- Great Britain
Subject Great Britain -- Commerce -- Portugal
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