Brandão, Raul 1867-1930 creator text utu 2011 monographic pt 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) Original publication data not identified Authors, Portuguese -- 19th century -- Biography Brandão, Raul, 1867-1930 Authors, Portuguese -- 20th century -- Biography PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35762 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35762 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133821.0 35762