Humus by Raul Brandão

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Author Brandão, Raul, 1867-1930
Title Humus
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Summary "Humus" by Raul Brandão is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative presents a richly detailed depiction of life in a dilapidated villa, exploring themes of monotony, death, and the human condition. The characters are mainly the inhabitants of this villa, who embody various facets of stagnation and despair while wrestling with the push and pull of life and death. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to the atmospheric environment of the villa, characterized by decay and silence. The narrator reflects on the life of its inhabitants, depicting their routines as repetitive and void of vitality. This opening segment vividly portrays the intersection of human hopes and disillusionment, suggesting that beneath the surface of mundane existence lies a deeper yearning for meaning and escape. Through haunting imagery and poignant observations, the narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the contrast between insipid daily life and the profound, often neglected, emotional undercurrents that shape the characters’ realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Portuguese literature
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EBook-No. 39618
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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