Bom-senso e bom-gosto / carta ao excelentissimo senhor Antonio Feliciano de Castilho

Name: Bom-senso e bom-gosto / carta ao excelentissimo senhor Antonio Feliciano de Castilho
Author: Antero de Quental

By Antero de Quental

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A polemical open letter responding to a critic and defending a beleaguered literary circle, arguing that writers must remain independent from established authorities and fashions. The author contends that innovation and intellectual autonomy are moral necessities, warns that suppressing free thought wounds future generations, and describes the writer’s vocation as a public duty to safeguard truth, beauty, and conscience. He denounces routine, vanity, and institutional censorship that punish originality, rejects submissive deference to reputations and patrons, and urges respect for sincerity, courage, and creative freedom as essential to a healthy cultural life.

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Antero de Quental

Antero de Quental was a prominent Portuguese poet, philosopher, and essayist of the 19th century, known for his influential contributions to Portuguese literature and thought. He was a key figure in the Portuguese literary movement known as the Generation of 70, which sought to modernize Portuguese literature and culture. His notable works include "A Biblia da Humanidade," which reflects his philosophical inquiries, and "Os sonetos completos de Anthero de Quental," showcasing his mastery of sonnet form. Quental's writings often explore themes of existentialism, nationalism, and the human condition, making him a significant voice in the context of Portuguese intellectual history.