O trophéo by C. Afonso dos Santos
"O trophéo" by C. Afonso dos Santos is a poetry collection written in the early 20th century. This work showcases the romantic and tragic themes of love, honor, and the horrors of war, likely reflecting the societal sentiments of the period. The collection intertwines vivid imagery and emotional expression to convey the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of conflict. In this poignant narrative, the poem follows the character Dinah, whoembodies ethereal beauty and desire. As she dreams of a heroic knight who seeks glory through valorous deeds, he presents her with a gruesome trophy: the severed head of a vanquished enemy, which tragically turns out to be her own father. The intense emotional journey culminates in Dinah’s horror as she grapples with the violent repercussions of love and the complexities of her feelings towards both her father and her beloved. The work delves deep into themes of passion, sacrifice, and the haunting remnants of violence, leaving a lasting impact on the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Santos, C. Afonso dos |
|---|---|
| Title | O trophéo |
| Alternate Title | O troféu |
| Original Publication | Lisboa: Typ. da Cooperativa Militar 1907 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Vasco Salgado |
| Language Note | This ebooks uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22648 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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