| Author |
Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 |
| Title |
O Bem e o Mal: Romance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"O Bem e o Mal: Romance" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Ladislau Tiberio Militão de Villa Cova, a young man raised under strict moral teachings and surrounded by a deeply religious family lineage. The narrative explores themes of virtue, love, and the conflicts between duty and personal desire. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ladislau, who has been raised by his uncle, Padre Praxedes, after his father's entry into a convent and his mother's death. The atmosphere is somber, reflecting a family steeped in tradition and tragedy. The narrative hints at Ladislau's internal struggles as he contemplates his future, including a possible vocation in the priesthood, urged by his uncle's teachings. Simultaneously, he is introduced to the beautiful Peregrina, sister of a newly appointed priest, which sparks an unexpected romantic interest that complicates his rigid upbringing and personal aspirations. This opening sets the stage for a story rich with emotional depth and moral dilemmas. (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 fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62624 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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