Serão inquieto : contos

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Serão inquieto : contos

by António Patrício

PT·~3 hours

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A late‑autumn stroll through a deserted palace leads the narrator to an unexpected encounter: an ancient eagle, gaunt and confined within a grimy cage, begins a strange conversation. The bird’s voice, ragged yet oddly dignified, recounts a lineage of mythic deeds and forgotten glories, while the narrator, half‑amused and half‑perturbed, probes its secretive past. The scene feels both theatrical and intimate, a blend of fable and urban decay that draws the listener into a world where legend and the mundane intersect.

The prose moves with a lyrical, almost baroque rhythm, sprinkling references to Prometheus, Judean epics, and the quiet desperation of a creature stripped of its sky. Through witty banter and vivid description, the story explores themes of loss, the weight of heritage, and the absurdity of captivity. Listeners will be pulled into this eerie dialogue, eager to hear how the eagle’s ancient pride confronts its present decay.

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Language

pt

Duration

~3 hours (173K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Pedro Saborano (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2010-04-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

António Patrício

António Patrício

1878–1930

A poet, playwright, and diplomat from Portugal’s symbolist generation, he wrote with intensity and theatrical flair. His work moves between lyric beauty, tragedy, and a strong sense of psychological drama.

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