Luiz de Camões marinheiro

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eça, Vicente de Almeida de, 1852-1929

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Luís de Camões marinheiro

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Language Note:

This ebook uses 19th century spelling

Summary:

"Luiz de Camões marinheiro" by Vicente de Almeida de Eça is a scholarly study published in the late 19th century. The text explores the life and contributions of the eminent Portuguese poet Camões, particularly his experiences as a sailor and how these influenced his works, notably the epic poem "Os Lusíadas." The book serves as both an analysis of Camões' literary legacy and a homage to his role in illuminating Portugal's national identity. In this detailed examination, Almeida de Eça delves into Camões' life, documenting his maritime adventures and the formative experiences that shaped his poetic voice. Eça illustrates how Camões' naval encounters and the harsh realities of life at sea informed his depictions of the ocean and navigational themes within his poetry. Throughout the text, Eça emphasizes the authenticity of Camões' maritime portrayals, arguing that they stem from genuine experience rather than mere imagination. By juxtaposing Camões' historical context with his literary output, the book ultimately paints a rich portrait of a poet who is both a product of his time and a timeless figure in Portuguese literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Pedro Saborano. Para comentários à transcrição visite http://pt-scriba.blogspot.com (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-06-08