02289cam a22003013u 4500 30461 UtSlPG 20260610133708.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 A Morgadinha de Val-D'Amores/Entre a Flauta e a Viola : Theatro Comico de Camillo Castello Branco 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 2009-11-13 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "A Morgadinha de Val-D'Amores/Entre a Flauta e a Viola" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a theatrical comedy written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on D. Joanna Cogominho, the Morgadinha, and her complex romantic entanglement with Frederico Arthur da Costa, a scrivener, amidst the class distinctions and societal expectations of their time. This story likely explores themes of love, class conflict, and societal roles, as Joanna challenges her noble lineage and seeks happiness in love rather than status. The opening of the work introduces the vibrant setting of the story, including a range of lively characters and a rich tapestry of interactions that hint at a festive local culture. Frederico, the main male character, is depicted as a man torn between his aspirations and the societal boundary that separates him from Joanna. As he reveals his histrionic ambitions and disdain for social hierarchies through his inner monologue, he creates a dichotomy with the grounded, traditional expectations of marriage that Joanna's father, Pantaleão, embodies. The initial act sets the stage for romantic uncertainty and societal critique, suggesting a humorous yet poignant exploration of love and class struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Portuguese drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30461 71307 71307