02115cam a22003013u 4500 34287 UtSlPG 20260610133801.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PC Guliver, Robert Crates Mallotes ou Critica Dialogistica dos Grammaticos Defuntos contra a pedantaria do tempo Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-11-12 Produced by Mike Silva "Crates Mallotes ou Critica Dialogistica dos Grammaticos Defuntos contra a Pedantaria do Tempo" by Guliver is a satirical work written in the late 19th century. The text explores themes of education, grammar, and the critique of pedantry through a dialogue between various fictionalized grammarians who have "passed on." It appears to tackle the decay of literary standards and educational practices by presenting humorous and critical discussions among the characters. The opening of the work introduces a character named Gúliver who finds himself in the island of the Dead—home to deceased grammarians. After surviving a shipwreck, he awakens in a luxurious bed tended by grammarians. The text begins with Gúliver reflecting on his past and the state of letters, as he engages in dialogues addressing the causes of "pedantaria." These discussions suggest a rich critique of educational and literary trends, illustrating the conflicts between genuine scholarly pursuits and pretentiousness in education. Through the humorous exchanges, the author aims to entertain while delivering sharp observations about the state of knowledge and its practitioners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Portuguese language https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34287 75133 75133