02145cam a22003133u 4500 63461 UtSlPG 20260610134448.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 O Romance de um Homem Rico Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-10-14 Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "O Romance de um Homem Rico" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intertwining themes of wealth, morality, and the human experience through the perspective of a wealthy man. Central to the narrative is the examination of the protagonist's soul and his struggles, as well as the philosophical undertones regarding the nature of money and virtue. The opening of the novel presents a profound reflection on the dualities of existence, emphasizing the conflicts between wealth and virtue, and how they manifest within individuals. Through a prologue, the narrative sets the tone by discussing the author’s personal thoughts and philosophical views, hinting at a deeper, almost confessional journey. We are introduced to a conversation filled with melancholic introspection between the narrator and a priest, Father Alvaro Teixeira. This establishes a backdrop where the protagonist grapples with concepts of duty, despair, and redemption, setting up a rich exploration of character dynamics and moral dilemmas as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Portuguese fiction -- 19th century Ribeiro, Tomás, 1831-1901 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63461 104285 104285