Musa Velha by Francisco Palha
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About this eBook
| Author | Palha, Francisco, 1826-1890 |
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| LoC No. | 33020644 |
| Title | Musa Velha |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Pedro Saborano |
| Summary | "Musa Velha" by Francisco Palha is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work showcases a variety of themes, ranging from reflections on mortality to societal critiques, articulated through rich, evocative language and diverse poetic forms. Central to the collection are explorations of love, life, and the inexorable passage of time, likely drawing on personal and universal experiences. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a number of voices and themes, prominently featuring a conversation with Death personified, referred to as "Dona Morte." This passage oscillates between humor and somber reflections on mortality, showcasing the speaker's ambivalence towards life and death. Amidst vivid poetic imagery, the narrative describes personal musings on the inevitability of death, social observations, and the poignant juxtaposition of life’s vibrancy against its eventual conclusion. Through this intriguing opening, the reader is drawn into the complexities of human experience expressed in a lyrical style that intertwines fear, acceptance, and irony. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27940 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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