Os jardins ou a arte de aformosear as paisagens: Poema by Jacques Delille
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"Os jardins ou a arte de aformosear as paisagens: Poema" by Jacques Delille is a didactic poem written in the early 19th century. The work reflects on the art of gardening and the beauty of landscapes, emphasizing the relationship between nature and human creativity. Through a lyrical exploration of gardens, it discusses the philosophical and aesthetic principles that should guide landscape design. The beginning of the poem introduces the author’s purpose to
harmonize the joy of nature with artistic expression. Delille acknowledges the realm of garden art and the writers who influenced him, expressing his anxiety about presenting his work amidst seasoned voices. He aims to capture the beauty of gardens while incorporating the emotional responses they evoke. The prologue sets a tone of respect for nature, suggesting that a true artist should imitate rather than overly manipulate the natural world. The opening themes suggest a deep appreciation for the balance between nature’s wild beauty and the refined elegance that artistic intervention can create. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Delille, Jacques, 1738-1813 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bocage, Manuel Maria Barbosa du, 1765-1805 |
| Title | Os jardins ou a arte de aformosear as paisagens: Poema |
| Original Publication | Portugal: Typographia Chalcographica, e Litteraria do Arco do Cego,1800. |
| Credits | Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Gardens -- Poetry |
| Subject | Gardening -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69209 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 396 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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