Guimarães, Alberto Dias creator text utu 2010 monographic pt 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Folhas Soltas" by Alberto Dias Guimarães is a collection of poetic reflections and musings likely written in the late 19th century. This work encapsulates the youthful sentiments of love, longing, and existential sorrow, exploring the complexities of human emotion against the backdrop of life’s fleeting nature. The poems convey a deep introspection rooted in the themes of beauty, despair, and the passage of time. The collection presents a contemplative voice grappling with the pains of love and the inevitable march of time. The author uses rich imagery and symbolism to express profound sadness and nostalgia for lost youth, capturing moments of fleeting joy and enduring sorrow. The verses blend romantic ideals with stark realities, often oscillating between hope and despair. Through personal reflections, Guimarães illustrates a poignant struggle between the desire for connection and the weight of loneliness, ultimately revealing an artistic quest for meaning amidst life’s transient beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-03-18 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) Original publication data not identified Portuguese literature PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31695 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31695 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133725.0 31695