Villa-Moura, Bento de Oliveira Cardoso, Visconde de 1877-1935 creator text utu 2008 monographic pt 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Nova Sapho: Tragedia Extranha" by Visconde de Bento de Oliveira Cardoso Villa-Moura is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Maria Peregrina, a complex and introspective character grappling with her identity and societal constraints, as well as her deep-seated existential musings. The narrative unfolds through her interactions with friends and acquaintances, revealing a blend of personal struggles, artistic ambitions, and philosophical discussions. The opening of the work introduces readers to Maria Peregrina as she embarks on a journey through the Minho region. She is accompanied by a younger, simpler companion named Violet, and their relationship hints at a deeper, perhaps troubled bond. The detailed description of Maria's physical appearance and emotional state sets the tone for the novel, highlighting her struggles with health and societal expectations. Their conversations quickly reveal Maria's introspection and critique of social mores, particularly regarding the failures of medicine and the burdens of moral expectations. This initial exploration lays the groundwork for the story's themes of beauty, suffering, and the quest for artistic expression amid personal tumult. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-08-20 Produced by Ricardo F. Diogo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Portuguese fiction -- 20th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26371 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26371 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133614.0 26371