Guelfos e Gibelinos: Tentativa critica sobre a actual polemica litteraria

The essay plunges into the fierce literary feud that has split Portuguese writers into two camps, likening the quarrel to the ancient Guelf‑Ghibelline wars. Its author treats the clash not merely as a personal rivalry but as a symptom of deeper questions about the role of art, the weight of tradition, and the direction of cultural progress. With vivid metaphors and a tone that oscillates between satire and earnest appeal, the opening sets the stage for a thoughtful examination of how bitterness can eclipse genuine criticism.

Turning to the specific dispute between the Coimbra and Lisbon schools, the work dissects the controversy surrounding a highly praised yet fault‑filled volume called Visão dos Tempos and the subsequent uproar over Tempestades Sonoras. By referencing letters, public debates, and the reactions of poets, scholars, and journalists, the author maps the swirl of opinions, accusations, and defenses that animate the polemic. Listeners will gain a clear sense of the period’s intellectual climate, the stakes for writers of the day, and the enduring tension between innovation and orthodoxy.