Luiz de Camões: notas biograficas : Prefacio da setima edição do Camões de Garrett

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Luís de Camões: notas biográficas Prefácio da sétima edição do Camões de Garrett

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Language Note:

This ebook uses a 19th century spelling

Summary:

"Luiz de Camões: notas biográficas" by Camilo Castelo Branco is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the life and legacy of the renowned Portuguese poet Luís de Camões, whose works significantly shaped Portuguese literature, especially his epic poem, "Os Lusíadas." The text explores his personal struggles, romantic entanglements, and the socio-political context of his time. The narrative presents a detailed exploration of Camões's life, focusing on key events that influenced his poetic genius. It details his tumultuous love for D. Catharina de Athaide, which sparked much of the drama in his life, leading to multiple exiles that shaped his character and his writings. The book provides insights into his relationships, his poetic inspirations, and the societal challenges he faced, ultimately painting a picture of a man whose artistic contributions eclipsed the hardships he endured. The author offers a blend of historical analysis and literary critique, shedding light on the intersection of Camões's personal experiences with his broader cultural and national significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Pedro Saborano (from images made available by Google Book Search)

Produced by Pedro Saborano (from images made available by Google Book Search)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-02-04