02316cam a22003133u 4500 30404 UtSlPG 20260610133707.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 41032948 UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Carvalho, Maria Amalia Vaz de, 1847-1921 Pelo mundo fóra Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-11-05 Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) "Pelo mundo fóra" by Maria Amalia Vaz de Carvalho is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the author's reflections on travel, culture, and the longing for artistic and intellectual fulfillment, particularly emphasizing her infatuation with Paris and its historical figures. It explores themes of nostalgia, the conflict between reality and idealism, and the emotional journey of seeking beauty and enlightenment through travel. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses a deep and passionate yearning for the pleasures and adventures associated with travel, framing it as a quest for happiness and new experiences. She reflects on her anticipated arrival in Paris, a city she idealizes as the cradle of freedom and the site of historical brilliance. However, upon her arrival, she finds herself confronting not only the physical distance from her homeland, Portugal, but also the emotional detachment from the very inspirations that had drawn her to Paris. This opening effectively sets the stage for a meditation on identity, nostalgia, and the complex relationship between one’s aspirations and the stark realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Intellectual life https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30404 71250 71250