| Author |
Couceiro, Luís |
| Title |
Uma scena conjugal
Comedia—lever de rideau
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano. A partir da digitalização disponibilizada pela bibRIA
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| Summary |
"Uma scena conjugal" by Luís Couceiro is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The work explores the complexities of love and marriage through the interactions of its main characters, Carlos and Bertha. This play deftly addresses themes of infidelity, romantic ideals, and the reality of conjugal life, serving as both entertainment and reflection on societal expectations of marriage. The story unfolds in a dialogue-driven format between Carlos and Bertha, highlighting their contrasting views on love and relationships. Carlos, engrossed in his work, finds himself pulled into a conversation with Bertha, who teases out confessions about their pasts. She reveals that she once had a passionate love life filled with adventures, which incites jealousy and confusion in Carlos. As they navigate their feelings, Bertha's revelations challenge the sanctity and understanding of their marriage, leading to a moment of reckoning where both characters must confront their emotions and commitment to one another. Ultimately, the play culminates in a humorous yet poignant resolution as the couple reaffirms their love and vows to move beyond past grievances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Portuguese drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25436 |
| Release Date |
May 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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