02414cam a22003253u 4500 35762 UtSlPG 20260610133821.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Brandão, Raul, 1867-1930 Memórias Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-04-03 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) and The Internet Archive.) "Memórias" by Raul Brandão is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the author's personal experiences, memories, and observations about life, death, and the essence of existence. Through a series of reflections, Brandão delves into the poignant moments of his life, touching upon themes of nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time, alongside the influences of the individuals who shaped him. The opening of "Memórias" introduces readers to the author's contemplative nature as he reflects on his life with both regret and appreciation. It begins with Brandão's acknowledgment of his past mistakes and passions, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to witness the "debauched spectacle of life." He shares vivid memories from his childhood, highlighting brief yet significant moments that colored his world, from the death of his father to the reverberating echoes of his childhood home. The atmosphere of the text is imbued with a sense of longing and melancholy, as Brandão recognizes the impermanence of life and the fading impressions of those he has lost, setting a reflective tone that likely continues throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, Portuguese -- 19th century -- Biography Brandão, Raul, 1867-1930 Authors, Portuguese -- 20th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35762 76605 76605