TY - BOOK AU - Silva Pinto,Antonio da TI - Camillo Castello Branco AV - PQ PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890 N1 - Release date is 2010-02-22; Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Camillo Castello Branco" by Antonio da Silva Pinto is a biography that was likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and works of the renowned Portuguese writer Camillo Castello Branco, highlighting his literary significance and the societal struggles he endured throughout his career. It examines his contributions to romantic literature in Portugal and reflects on the reception of his work during his lifetime. The narrative delves into Castello Branco's complex personality and his literary genius, detailing his emotional and psychological battles. The author portrays him as both a celebrated and maligned figure, experiencing harsh criticism while also achieving significant literary success. Important themes explored include the interplay between laughter and sorrow in creative expression, the nature of literary criticism, and the socio-political climate of Portugal during Castello Branco's life. The biography also positions Castello Branco within the broader context of Portuguese literature, emphasizing how his works resonate with themes of tragedy, love, and humanity's shared experiences of suffering and joy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31346 ER -