Romanceiro III: Romances Cavalherescos Antigos by Almeida Garrett
"Romanceiro III: Romances Cavalherescos Antigos" by Almeida Garrett is a collection of traditional Portuguese romances written in the mid-19th century. This anthology includes a variety of narrative poems that delve into themes of chivalry, love, and the folk traditions of ancient times, featuring characters such as noble knights and virtuous maidens. This compilation serves as a representation of the romantic and cultural heritage of Portugal, preserving stories that echo the sentiments andtraditions of earlier eras. The opening of the collection introduces several distinct romances, such as "A Romeira," which recounts a poetic encounter between a noblewoman and a knight, infusing themes of honor and conflict. Each piece employs a lyrical style that reflects the simplicity and earnestness of folk narratives, often portraying struggles between desire and duty. The text emphasizes the preservation of these age-old tales, capturing the essence of Portuguese cultural history while inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of emotions and moral themes present in each story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Almeida Garrett, João Batista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, Visconde de, 1799-1854 |
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| Title | Romanceiro III: Romances Cavalherescos Antigos |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63439 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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