Scenas do século XVIII em Portugal
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 44,289 words
- Reading time
- 3 h 41 min
- Chapters
- 4
- Language
- Portuguese
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2023
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This book provides a historical account of the life of the Marquesa de Alorna, a prominent figure in eighteenth century Portugal. Written in the late nineteenth century, the text features formal vocabulary and complex sentence structures typical of that period. It focuses on genealogy, social status, and historical context. For a learner, this work is demanding due to its archaic phrasing and detailed biographical descriptions. It serves as a window into the aristocratic culture and language of historical Portugal.
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Subjects
- Alorna, Leonor de Almeida Portugal Lorena e Lencastre, Marquesa de, 1750-1839
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