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A guerrilha de Frei Simão: romance historico

By Alberto Pimentel
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The narrative reconstructs the life and struggles of a religious friar born into a provincial family whose sons follow military and monastic paths, tracing family background, wartime service, political divisions, and the friar's involvement in guerrilla action against the prevailing authorities. The author interleaves documentary research and eyewitness memory to depict episodes of imprisonment, escape, clandestine resistance, and the moral conflicts between loyalty to conscience and political allegiance, while evoking rural settings and the social networks that shape loyalties and tragedies.

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Alberto Pimentel

Alberto Pimentel was a Portuguese author known for his diverse contributions to literature, including historical novels, essays, and travel chronicles. His notable works include "A guerrilha de Frei Simão: romance historico," which reflects his interest in historical narratives, and "A triste canção do sul," a study on the history of fado music. Pimentel's writing often explores themes of identity and culture, showcasing his deep engagement with Portuguese heritage. In addition to fiction, he also produced biographical sketches, such as his work on Júlio Diniz, highlighting his versatility as a writer.

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