Poetic Works of Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida (Obras poéticas de Nicolao Tolentino de Almeida) [Portuguese] Year: 1828 Call Number: RBK1800-00111 This poetic work is a collection of selected poems by Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida, published in octavo format, typically denoted as In-8º, indicating a book size of 8 to 10 inches. Books of this size were first popularized by the Venetian publisher Aldus Manutius. In 1501, forty years after Gutenberg’s lead alloy type was introduced in Germany, publishers printed and published a series of octavo editions of classical works. Because they were inexpensive, easy to carry, and retained only the original content without comments or annotations, such books were very popular among more educated readers. Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida was the most prominent Portuguese satirical poet of the 18th century, whose career coincided with the rise of Portuguese Neoclassicism. During the Neoclassical period, his works employed sharp brushstrokes to expose social ills, particularly the hypocrisy and corruption of the nobility and clergy, as well as social injustice. The language of his poetry is popular and humorous, combining folk spoken language with classical rhetoric to form a unique satirical style. 292 62
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