Luiz de Camões: notas biograficas by Camilo Castelo Branco

"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.)

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Author Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890
Title Luiz de Camões: notas biograficas
Prefacio da setima edição do Camões de Garrett
Alternate Title Luís de Camões: notas biográficas
Prefácio da sétima edição do Camões de Garrett
Original Publication Porto:
Typ. de A. J. da Silva Teixeira
Cancella Velha, 62
1880
Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano (from images made available by
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Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano (from images made available by Google Book Search)
Language Note This ebook uses a 19th century spelling
Reading Level Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Portuguese
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
LoC Class DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Subject Biography
Subject Camões, Luís de, 1524?-1580
Category Text
eBook-No. 24514
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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