02446cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500510016026400510021130000470026233600260030933700260033533800360036150000310039750802520042852013190068053400450199965300400204485600430208499900170212719062UtSlPG20260610133438.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7apt2iso639-1 4aDP1 aCastilho, Antonio Feliciano de,d1800-187510aEco da Voz Portugueza por Terras de Santa Cruz 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-08-16  aProduced by Pedro Saborano (Este ficheiro foi produzido a partir da digitalização do original, disponibilizada pela Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal - This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal)  a"Eco da Voz Portugueza por Terras de Santa Cruz" by Antonio Feliciano de Castilho is a heartfelt political and social commentary written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as a poignant reflection on the state of Portugal, echoing the sentiments of despair and longing for national pride during a period of turmoil. The author examines themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the responsibilities of leadership, particularly addressing Portugal's monarchy and its relationship with the Portuguese people.  In this book, Castilho personifies Portugal’s plight through impassioned verses directed at the monarchy, particularly the queen, critiquing the disconnection between the monarchy and its subjects. He laments the suffering endured by the Portuguese people amidst foreign domination and misrule, emphasizing the sacrifices made by common folk to protect their homeland. Castilho's exploration of the past glories of Portugal serves as both a reminder of its heritage and a call to action for the nation to reclaim its dignity and unity. He crafts a powerful narrative urging the queen to embrace her role as a true leader and to prioritize the welfare of her people over foreign influences, ultimately advocating for national resilience and self-determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPortugal -- History -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19062  c60448d60448