Viriatho: Narrativa epo-historica

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Viriatho: Narrativa epo-historica

by Teófilo Braga

PT·~6 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

OBRAS COMPLETAS

6:32:52

Description

Set against the rugged landscapes of ancient Lusitania, this sweeping narrative revives the age when a fledgling people faced the relentless advance of Rome. The prose blends historical detail with lyrical myth, painting a vivid picture of a land where sea meets mountain and the spirit of its inhabitants burns fiercely against foreign domination.

At its heart is Viriathus, a charismatic shepherd‑turned‑commander whose cunning and unyielding courage rally the tribes into a unified front. Through daring raids, secret alliances, and fierce skirmishes, he embodies the tenacity and passionate love for liberty that the Portuguese ethos has long cherished. The early chapters trace his rise from obscurity to the helm of a rebellion that would echo through centuries.

Beyond battlefield drama, the work reflects on the enduring traits of a nation—its resilience, its love‑driven heroism, and its relentless quest for identity. Listeners are invited to experience a richly textured epic that celebrates both the blood‑stained past and the timeless soul of a people.

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Language

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Duration

~6 hours (377K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Release date

Oct 9, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Teófilo Braga

Teófilo Braga

1843–1924

A leading voice in Portuguese letters and republican politics, he moved easily between scholarship and public life. Best known outside Portugal for a brief presidency in 1915, he also spent decades writing about literature, folklore, and national culture.

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