A Queda d'um Anjo: Romance

Language: PortuguesePublished: March 5, 2006

Subjects:

Portuguese fiction

Bookshelves:

Fiction Literature Language & Communication PT Romance

Authors:

Castelo Branco, Camilo
1825 - 1890

Read online Download

About this book

In a period marked by social upheaval and shifting class structures, "A Queda d'um Anjo: Romance" by Camilo Castelo Branco delves into the complexities of human nature and societal expectations. This compelling novel follows Calisto Eloy de Silos e Benevides, a nobleman grappling with the constraints of his status and the moral dilemmas that arise from it. Through vivid characterizations and intricate plotlines, Branco examines the duality of love and ambition, revealing the fragility of personal aspirations against the backdrop of societal norms. Ideal for students and historians alike, this work offers a profound commentary on the interplay between individual desires and the rigid hierarchies of its time. Discover the nuances of a world where the heart often clashes with duty.