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100	1		_aQuental, Antero de, _d1842-1891
245	1	0	_aLeituras Populares
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-06-18
508			_aProduced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)
520			_a"Leituras Populares" by Antero de Quental is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book dives into themes of education, democracy, and social reform in Portugal, emphasizing the importance of popular reading and accessible literature for the improvement of society. Quental advocates for the enlightenment of the masses through education and literacy, aiming to uplift the rural population and promote agricultural and social progress. The content of the book encompasses multiple essays, each addressing various aspects of societal development, including the necessity of rural libraries, the role of agriculture in the economy, and the influence of democratic ideals on civic rights. Quental underscores the significance of books that are written in simple, relatable language so that they are more accessible for the average citizen. Through the analysis of works such as "Estudos sobre a reforma em Portugal" and "Felicidade pela agricultura," he outlines a vision for a better-educated and more equitable society. Overall, "Leituras Populares" serves as a call for civic engagement and collective responsibility in cultivating a more informed populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEssays
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32871
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