A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado) by Alberto Pimentel
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"A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado)" by Alberto Pimentel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of Fado, a traditional genre of Portuguese music characterized by its melancholic themes. Pimentel delves into the societal context that shaped Fado, examining its roots and its portrayal of the Portuguese people's experiences and emotions. The opening of the
book provides a deep dive into the etymology and historical significance of the word "Fado," linking it to concepts of destiny and fate as understood in various cultures. Pimentel references various poets and classical interpretations to establish how the belief in fate has permeated Portuguese culture and music. He highlights how the modern conception of Fado as a song celebrating life's sorrows and the notion of a predetermined path evolved, tying together linguistic analysis with social commentary on how these songs reflect the lives of ordinary people, particularly in Lisbon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pimentel, Alberto, 1849-1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 37018344 |
| Title | A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado) |
| Original Publication | Portugal: Livraria Central, 1904. |
| Credits | Jude Eyelander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Fados -- Portugal -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Folk songs, Portuguese -- Portugal -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71274 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71274-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 600 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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