We Saw and Shall Not See

AnonymousProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 39K words
Chapters: 4

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Viamos e não veremos by AnonymousAuthor: Anonymous,Language: Portuguese, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Feb 27, 2007

Editor's review

This is an anonymous work in Portuguese, made available by Project Gutenberg as a free public-domain ebook and classified under Romance literatures. The title translates roughly as "We saw and will not see," carrying an ironic and reflective tone that hints at the gap between seeing and knowing. The author is unknown and the circumstances of composition are not clearly recorded, which leaves the text open to interpretation: readers need not rely on the author's biography and can engage directly with the narrative itself. As a public-domain document, its value lies mainly in its language sample and literary-historical material, making it useful for observing the feel and structure of Portuguese narrative prose. Given the limited information, it is best read with caution, as a text open to close reading rather than an established classic. For readers studying Portuguese literature or public-domain ebook resources, it is a worthwhile niche item.

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FAQ

Can I read this book without knowing Portuguese?

The original is in Portuguese, and readers without a foundation in the language will find it very difficult to read directly. If you are interested in the content, you can use translation tools or bilingual comparison to aid understanding, but translation quality varies and must be judged for yourself. It is better to try after gaining some Portuguese reading ability, so you can appreciate the feel and rhythm of the original.

Why is the author anonymous?

Existing records list the author only as anonymous, with no specific identity information, and the circumstances of composition are not clearly recorded. Anonymity is not unusual in literary history; it may reflect the author's personal choice or result from the loss of records over time. Readers need not insist on the author's biography and can interpret the text directly, treating it as open reading material.

What literary category does this book belong to?

According to Project Gutenberg's classification, the book falls under Romance literatures, in Portuguese. The title has an ironic and reflective quality, hinting at the gap between seeing and knowing. Given the limited information, readers should judge the specific genre and thematic details for themselves rather than assuming a fixed type.

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Anonymous Author

Anonymous is a collective designation used in English-language publishing for works whose authorship is unknown or unsigned, rather than the real name of a single author. The 716 titles attributed to this name include the Gospel of John, Psalms, Romans, Luke, Philippians, and 1 Corinthians from the World English Bible, as well as the Gospel of John and Psalms from the King James Version. Such texts are mainly religious classics and ancient folk traditions that were copied, translated, and compiled over long periods, making their original authors difficult to trace; they therefore circulated anonymously. Public information is limited, and neither nationality nor dates of birth and death can be confirmed. The significance of anonymity lies in focusing attention on the works themselves rather than on authorial identity, and in reminding readers of the collective and variable nature of texts in transmission.