Contos

by Fialho de Almeida

A collection of compelling short stories by the esteemed Portuguese author Fialho D' Almeida that explore themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. D' Almeida's sharp prose and vivid characterizations make this a must-read for fans of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

216 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.