Os Lusíadas by Luís de Camões

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Author Camões, Luís de, 1524?-1580
Title Os Lusíadas
Credits Produced by Rui Baptista. This book was transcribed from the online scans produced by the Portuguese Biblioteca Nacional Digital
Credits Produced by Rui Baptista. This book was transcribed from the online scans produced by the Portuguese _Biblioteca Nacional Digital_ (http://purl.pt/1/1/)
Summary "Os Lusíadas" by Luís de Camões is an epic poem written in the late 16th century. The work celebrates the adventures of Portuguese explorers, particularly focusing on Vasco da Gama and the discovery of new trade routes to India. As a significant contribution to Portuguese literature, it delves into themes of exploration, bravery, and the glory of the Portuguese nation during the Age of Discovery. The opening of "Os Lusíadas" sets a grand tone, introducing the reader to a celebration of the Portuguese conquests and the heroic deeds of its explorers. It begins with a formal invocation to the muses, asking for inspiration to recount the illustrious achievements of the nation, notably its maritime exploits. As the poem progresses, it introduces various characters, including Vasco da Gama, and alludes to the divine and mythological elements that guide their journeys. The early lines foreshadow the overarching themes of glory and destiny that define the epic, promising an exploration of both human endeavor and the supernatural forces that intervene in their voyages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Portuguese poetry -- Classical period, 1500-1700
Subject Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524 -- Poetry
Subject Explorers -- Portugal -- Poetry
Subject India -- Discovery and exploration -- Poetry
Subject Portugal -- Colonies -- Asia -- Poetry
Subject Epic poetry, Portuguese
Category Text
EBook-No. 27236
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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