Fialho de Almeida facts for kids
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José Valentim Fialho de Almeida
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Portrait of Fialho de Almeida (1891), by Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro
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| Born | 7 May 1857 Vidigueira, Portugal |
| Died | 4 March 1911 (aged 53) Cuba, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Genre | Fictional prose |
| Literary movement | Symbolism, Decadent |
José Valentim Fialho de Almeida, known as Fialho de Almeida, was a Portuguese writer, journalist, and translator. He was born on May 7, 1857, and passed away on March 4, 1911.
Fialho de Almeida was part of two important art movements: Symbolism and the Decadent movement. Symbolism focused on feelings and ideas through symbols, rather than just showing reality. The Decadent movement explored themes of decline and artificiality.
He also wrote about politics. He often shared his views against monarchy (rule by a king or queen) and supported republican ideas. This meant he believed a country should be governed by elected representatives, not a monarch.
His Published Works
Fialho de Almeida wrote many books and articles. His writing style was often very detailed and sometimes critical of society. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Contos (1881) – A collection of short stories.
- A cidade do Vício (1882) – This title means "The City of Vice."
- Os Gatos (1889-1894) – A series of writings, often seen as his most famous work.
- Lisboa Galante (1890) – About the city of Lisbon.
- O País das Uvas (1893) – Meaning "The Land of Grapes."
- Galiza (1905) – About the region of Galicia.
- Saibam Quantos... (1912) – A non-fiction work published after he died.
- Aves Migradoras (1914) – Meaning "Migratory Birds," also published posthumously.
- A taça do rei de Tule e outros contos (2001) – A collection of stories published long after his death.
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You can find more information about Fialho de Almeida for kids in Spanish here: Fialho de Almeida para niños
