by Luís de Camões · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789726270430
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«Os Lusíadas» is the epic poem by Luís de Camões, published by Areal in paperback (591 pages, in Portuguese).
An epic poem that traces the history of Portugal, from the nation's mythical past to the great voyages of the 16th century; Vasco da Gama's journey to India serves as the thread. The narrative combines historical chronicle, classical mythology and fantastic elements, celebrating the heroism and spirit of adventure of Portuguese navigators.
Third school edition, with organisation, introduction and notes by Amélia Pinto Pais; includes bibliographical references. The work was originally published in 1572.
Aimed at students of Portuguese literature and readers wishing to approach the epic classic in its original language.
Luís Vaz de Camões, sometimes rendered in English as Camoens or Camoëns, is considered Portugal's and the Portuguese language's greatest poet. His mastery of verse has been compared to that of Shakespeare, Milton, Vondel, Homer, Virgil and Dante. He wrote a considerable amount of lyrical poetry and drama but is best remembered for his epic work Os Lusíadas. His collection of poetry The Parnasum of Luís de Camões was lost during his life. The influence of his masterpiece Os Lusíadas is so profound that Portuguese is sometimes called the "language of Camões".
