Alexandre Herculano by Jaime de Magalhães Lima

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By Helen Allen Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Family Life
Lima, Jaime de Magalhães, 1859-1936 Lima, Jaime de Magalhães, 1859-1936
Portuguese
"Alexandre Herculano" by Jaime de Magalhães Lima is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and works of Alexandre Herculano, a prominent Portuguese historian, poet, and novelist known for his advocacy of Portuguese nationalism and his dramatization of the nation's historical narrative. Through Herculan...
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of the work introduces a fervent character, portrayed as a young and zealous paladin driven by a vision of national redemption amidst strife and despair. This figure embarks on a quest, armed with faith and lofty ideals, only to confront the harsh realities of exile and heartbreak, reflecting on the memories of his homeland, Portugal. The narrative vividly captures his emotional turmoil as he grapples with loss, suffering, and the burdens of displacement while maintaining an unyielding hope for freedom and better days ahead. Overall, the opening sets a poignant tone, laying the groundwork for an exploration of idealism in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Sandra Hall
4 weeks ago

Make no mistake, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. I'm sending the link to all my friends.

Lucas Rivera
3 months ago

I decided to give this a chance and the explanations are structured in a clear and logical manner. This deserves far more attention.

Mary Lee
4 months ago

At first I wasn’t convinced, but the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. This turned out to be a great decision.

Daniel Green
1 month ago

I picked this up late one night and the content encourages further exploration of the subject. I would gladly recommend this to others.

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4.5 out of 5 (9 User reviews )

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