02556cam a22003493u 4500 22977 UtSlPG 20260610133528.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 Lagrimas Abençoadas Lágrimas Abençoadas Quarta edição Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-12 Produced by Manuela Alves e Pedro Saborano. (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) Produced by Manuela Alves e Pedro Saborano. (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "Lagrimas Abençoadas" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the character of Maria, a symbol of purity and virtue, and explores themes of faith, suffering, and the pursuit of true happiness through religious introspection and resilience against life's trials. The narrative lays a groundwork of emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on the relationship between suffering and divine consolation. The opening of "Lagrimas Abençoadas" introduces us to a significant event—the baptism of a nine-day-old girl named Maria, whose presence illuminates the lives of those around her. The scene is marked by an intricate description of her spiritual significance, with her madrina, Nossa Senhora da Conceição, embodying divine mercy. The narrative oscillates between joyous celebration and foreshadowing of future tribulation, particularly through the fears of her mother, who senses impending sorrow. The themes of hope and despair are intertwined, hinting at the struggles faced by the characters amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous society that grapples with war and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Lisboa: Parceria Antonio Maria Pereira Livraria editora e Oficinas Typographica e de Encadernação Movidas a electricidade Rua Augusta--44 a 54, 1906 This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling Portuguese fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22977 64052 64052