| Author |
Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891 |
| Editor |
Veloso, Rodrigo |
| Title |
Soldados da Revolução
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
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| Summary |
"Soldados da Revolução" by Antero de Quental is a philosophical letter written in the late 19th century. This work, which takes the form of a correspondence, explores themes of society, virtue, and the moral responsibilities of individuals within their communities. Quental's reflections offer insight into the struggles of his time, especially in the context of social classes and their impact on human character. In the book, Quental addresses a friend, Fernando Leal, expressing gratitude for a prologue he wrote to another work. He encourages Leal to keep writing, underlining the importance of work as a distraction from despair and as a contributor to personal and societal virtue. Quental contemplates the nature of society and democracy, questioning whether class divisions can foster moral development or if they lead to degeneracy. His writing emphasizes the idea that despite societal decay, virtue is still attainable, and individuals must strive to fulfill their roles for the greater good. Ultimately, he advocates for perseverance in the pursuit of truth and moral integrity, reflecting the philosophical depth characteristic of his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891 -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874. Soldats de la révolution
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| Subject |
Leal, Fernando, 1846-1910
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29997 |
| Release Date |
Sep 15, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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