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Livro de linhagens
work by Pedro
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medieval Portuguese literature
- In Portuguese literature: Prose
The 14th-century Livro de linhagens (“Book of Genealogy”) of Pedro Afonso, count of Barcelos, constituted a landmark by going beyond genealogy to history and legend. The work contains short epic narratives, romances, and tales of adventure and fantasy. He was also responsible for the compilation in 1344…
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