Bom-senso e bom-gosto

A spirited manifesto from the heart of 19th‑century Portuguese letters, this work erupts as a blistering reply to a scathing critique. Its author, a fervent poet, launches a colorful assault on the censorship that has stifled his verses, weaving together satire, literary theory and vivid allusions to figures like Victor Hugo and Camões. The prose crackles with irony, turning the debate over “proper” style into a lively courtroom where old‑school formalism meets restless modernity.

Beyond the polemic, the text offers a window into the cultural clashes of its era—cozy cafés, university corridors, and the bustling streets of Lisbon serve as backdrops for a broader conversation about artistic freedom. Readers will be drawn into the author's passionate defense of natural, unpretentious language, while delighting in his witty observations on fashion, philosophy and the ever‑shifting tides of taste. This lively pamphlet captures the fervor of a literary revolution still echoing today.