02217cam a22002773u 4500 27544 UtSlPG 20260610133629.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 Macedo, José Agostinho de, 1761-1831 Epistola de Manoel Mendes Fogaça : Dirigida de lisboa a hum amigo da sua terra, em que lhe refere como de repente se fez poeta, e lhe conta as proezas de hum rafeiro. 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 2008-12-16 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "Epistola de Manoel Mendes Fogaça" by José Agostinho de Macedo is a poetic epistle written in the early 19th century. This work blends elements of satire and commentary on contemporary society, particularly focusing on the themes of poetry and identity as it explores the experiences of a poet in Lisbon. It likely addresses the nature of artistic expression and societal observations within the context of its time. The book presents a whimsical and humorous narrative about the transformation of the speaker into a poet seemingly overnight, inspired by the vibrant and often chaotic life of the streets of Lisbon. Through a series of engaging verses, the speaker observes various dogs, particularly a notable stray called Rafeiro, who becomes a symbol of defiance and freedom. The poet recounts the adventures of Rafeiro as he navigates the urban landscape, battles other dogs, and defies societal expectations. This character serves as a metaphor for the creative spirit and resilience in the face of adversity, ultimately presenting a vivid picture of both the street life and the poet's own journey into the world of poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27544 68453 68453