Contos

by Fialho de Almeida

Contos é o Livro publicado em 1881 por Fialho d’Almeida, quando tinha 24 anos, e nele reuniu o Escritor treze contos, que fez preceder de uma dedicatória a Camilo Castelo Branco. Entre a admiração por Camilo e a humildade de subvalorizar o que iria publicar, o Autor escreveu: «[…] Não sei negar admiração aos homens do seu tamanho […] Peço-lhe que aceite a dedicatória deste livro medíocre […].»
Entre o primeiro e o último dos contos, o leitor sentir-se-á transportado para uma diversidade de temáticas, e confirmará a imaginação e capacidade narrativa de Fialho de Almeida.

346 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1881

About the author

José Valentim Fialho de Almeida, known as Fialho de Almeida is a portuguese doctor and post romantic writer. Since 1893 he dedicated himself to journalism and literature.

His writting style is naturalistic, based on a strong perception of reality marked by strong emotions and city/ country side themes.

His published works include Tales (1881), Vice city (1882), The Cats (1889 and 1894), Pleasant Lisbon (1890), The Grape Country (1893) and Galiza (1905).

Reviews

[Luís · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contos is the book published in 1881 by Fialho d'Almeida when he was 24 years old; in it, he brought together thirteen short stories, which he preceded by a dedication to Camilo Castelo Branco. Between admiration for Camilo and the humility of underestimating what he would publish, the Author wrote: «[…] I cannot deny admiration to men of his size […] I ask you to accept the dedication of this mediocre book […].» Between the first and the last of the stories, the reader will feel transported to a variety of themes and will confirm Fialho de Almeida's imagination and narrative ability.