A triste canção do sul (subsidios para a historia do fado)
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 53,485 words
- Reading time
- 4 h 27 min
- Chapters
- 9
- Language
- Portuguese
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2023
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This book explores the history and origins of the Fado, a traditional Portuguese musical genre. Written in the late nineteenth century, the text features formal and academic vocabulary typical of that era. You will encounter complex sentence structures and historical references that require careful reading. The author examines cultural traditions, folk songs, and the evolution of musical terminology. It is a demanding but rewarding read for those interested in Portuguese history, musicology, and the development of the national identity through song.
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Subjects
- Fados -- Portugal -- History and criticism
- Folk songs, Portuguese -- Portugal -- History and criticism
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