A correspondência de Fradique Mendes by Eça de Queirós
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| Author | Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900 |
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| Contributor | Mendes, Carlos Fradique |
| LoC No. | 33001174 |
| Title |
A correspondência de Fradique Mendes memórias e notas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 38.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "A Correspondência de Fradique Mendes" by Eça de Queirós is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book details the life and experiences of its main character, Carlos Fradique Mendes, a complex figure with a rich and adventurous history, intertwined with themes of poetry, identity, and societal commentary. It captures the essence of literary and cultural movements of its time, reflecting on the search for modernity and emotional expression in the arts. The opening of the novel introduces the narrator’s fascination with Fradique Mendes, beginning with their first meeting in 1880 in Paris and diving into Mendes’s earlier years and his poetic prowess. The narrator reflects on the initial encounter with Mendes's work, particularly a collection of poems titled "Lapidarias," which reveal Mendes's unique approach to poetry, merging contemporary themes with deep historical and emotional layers. As the narrator's admiration grows, he shares Mendes's background, including his privileged lineage from the Azores and extensive travels and artistic endeavors across the globe, hinting at the significant impact Mendes has had on those around him and setting the stage for an exploration of their intellectual and creative friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Mendes, Carlos Fradique -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Authors, Portuguese -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27637 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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