Crates Mallotes ou Critica Dialogistica dos Grammaticos Defuntos contra…
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1924
Guliver, Robert
Portuguese
"Crates Mallotes ou Critica Dialogistica dos Grammaticos Defuntos contra a Pedantaria do Tempo" by Guliver is a satirical work written in the late 19th century. The text explores themes of education, grammar, and the critique of pedantry through a dialogue between various fictionalized grammarians who have "passed on." It appears to tackle the deca...
the work introduces a character named Gúliver who finds himself in the island of the Dead—home to deceased grammarians. After surviving a shipwreck, he awakens in a luxurious bed tended by grammarians. The text begins with Gúliver reflecting on his past and the state of letters, as he engages in dialogues addressing the causes of "pedantaria." These discussions suggest a rich critique of educational and literary trends, illustrating the conflicts between genuine scholarly pursuits and pretentiousness in education. Through the humorous exchanges, the author aims to entertain while delivering sharp observations about the state of knowledge and its practitioners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Christopher Ramirez
4 months agoAfter years of reading similar books, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. A solid resource I will return to often.
Mary Adams
3 months agoSimply put, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. This felt rewarding to read.
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Emily Young
3 months agoI’ve been searching for content like this and the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. An impressive piece of work.