02146cam a22003013u 4500 24843 UtSlPG 20260610133553.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 DP Monteiro, Ramalho, 1862-1949 As ratices da Rattazzi: O pello nacional Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-03-16 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "As ratices da Rattazzi: O pello nacional" by Ramalho Monteiro is a satirical critique written in the late 19th century. This text engages with themes of national pride and cultural identity, responding to the controversial observations made by the Italian author Maria Rattazzi in her book about Portuguese society. The work employs a blend of humor and rhetoric while dissecting the social and cultural dynamics of Portugal during this time period. The book presents a vigorous defense of national dignity against perceived slights from Rattazzi's publication. The narrator articulates a blend of anger and comic disbelief at the portrayal of Portuguese customs and people, suggesting that Rattazzi's observations stemmed from ignorance or malice rather than genuine insight. Throughout the narrative, there are passionate appeals to patriotism, coupled with humorous critiques of societal norms, as the narrator navigates the repercussions of Rattazzi's work on public sentiment. In essence, it showcases the struggle between self-image and external perceptions, highlighting both the absurdities and virtues of Portuguese identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rattazzi, Marie, 1833-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24843 65844 65844