| Author |
Bocage, Manuel Maria Barbosa du, 1765-1805 |
| Title |
A virtude laureada
Drama Recitado no Theatro do Salitre
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (Este ficheiro foi produzido a partir da digitalização do original, disponibilizada pela Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal - This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal)
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| Summary |
"A virtude laureada" by Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage is a dramatic composition likely written in the early 19th century. This work, presented as a play, explores themes of virtue, knowledge, and the societal issues that arise from ignorance and vice. It is set against a backdrop that interweaves various personifications, such as Science, Indigence, and Libertinism, reflecting on human morals and the state of society. The play unfolds in a single act, featuring characters that embody different aspects of societal virtues and vices. It begins with Science lamenting the plight of those who seek knowledge in a world plagued by ignorance and selfishness. The dialogue transitions into a confrontation with Indigence, who shares its struggles against the backdrop of societal apathy. As the story progresses, the appearance of Libertinism introduces a chaotic element, challenging the virtues the protagonists strive to uphold. Ultimately, the narrative emphasizes the importance of virtue in overcoming the darkness of vice and ignorance, culminating in a depiction of a just society where benevolence and honor prevail, thus sending a powerful moral message to its audience. (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 drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19189 |
| Release Date |
Sep 5, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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