Lagrimas Abençoadas by Camilo Castelo Branco

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Author Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890
Title Lagrimas Abençoadas
Alternate Title Lágrimas Abençoadas
Edition Quarta edição
Original Publication Lisboa:
Parceria Antonio Maria Pereira
Livraria editora e Oficinas Typographica e de Encadernação Movidas a electricidade
Rua Augusta--44 a 54
1906
Credits Produced by Manuela Alves e Pedro Saborano. (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)
Credits Produced by Manuela Alves e Pedro Saborano. (produced from
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Summary "Lagrimas Abençoadas" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the character of Maria, a symbol of purity and virtue, and explores themes of faith, suffering, and the pursuit of true happiness through religious introspection and resilience against life's trials. The narrative lays a groundwork of emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on the relationship between suffering and divine consolation. The opening of "Lagrimas Abençoadas" introduces us to a significant event—the baptism of a nine-day-old girl named Maria, whose presence illuminates the lives of those around her. The scene is marked by an intricate description of her spiritual significance, with her madrina, Nossa Senhora da Conceição, embodying divine mercy. The narrative oscillates between joyous celebration and foreshadowing of future tribulation, particularly through the fears of her mother, who senses impending sorrow. The themes of hope and despair are intertwined, hinting at the struggles faced by the characters amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous society that grapples with war and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Portuguese fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 22977
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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