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Os Filhos do Padre Anselmo   By: (1850-1921)

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"Os Filhos do Padre Anselmo" by António José da Costa Couto Sá de Albergaria is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of family, religion, and societal expectations. The story follows the lives of the titular character, Padre Anselmo, and his three children, each grappling with their own struggles and desires in the face of their father's strict religious beliefs.

The author does a superb job of painting a vivid portrait of the characters and their inner turmoil, as well as the intricacies of their relationships with each other. The themes of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption are skillfully woven throughout the narrative, creating a rich and multi-layered reading experience.

One of the strongest aspects of the book is its exploration of the impact of deeply-held beliefs on individual lives, and how these beliefs can both unite and divide families. The novel offers a poignant commentary on the power of faith and the complexities of human nature, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Overall, "Os Filhos do Padre Anselmo" is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page. Fans of literary fiction and family dramas will find much to appreciate in this moving and insightful story.

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Nota de editor: Devido à quantidade de erros tipográficos existentes neste texto, foram tomadas várias decisões quanto à versão final. Em caso de dúvida, a grafia foi mantida de acordo com o original. No final deste livro encontrará a lista de erros corrigidos.

Rita Farinha (Fev. 2008)

SÁ D'ALBERGARIA

OS FILHOS DO PADRE ANSELMO

ROMANCE

PORTO LIVRARIA CHARDRON DE Lello & Irmão, Editores

1904

Typ. a vapor da Empreza Litteraria e Typographica

178, rua de D. Pedro, 184

OS FILHOS DO PADRE ANSELMO

I

Os irmãos da mão negra

O relogio dos Clerigos tinha acabado de fazer soar pausadamente as doze badaladas da meia noite.

O tempo estava brusco e o vento, soprando da barra em frias e cortantes rajadas, punha arrepios nos transeuntes que, levantadas as golas dos casacos e as mãos mettidas nos bolsos, seguiam a passo apressado, recolhendo a casa, sob a ameaça de um temporal desfeito.

Era em fins do outono.

As arvores do jardim da Cordoaria, varejadas pela ventania asperrima, despiam se das suas ultimas folhas amarellecidas, n'um agitado e sussurrante protesto de espoliadas.

Quem a essa hora passasse pelo Campo dos Martyres da Patria, veria, encostado a uma das arvores que orlam o jardim, defrontando com a praça do Peixe, um vulto immovel e indifferente ao tempestuoso rugir d'aquella noite agreste e frigidissima... Continue reading book >>




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