Author:Luís de Camões

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Luís de Camões (1524–1580)

See biography, media, quotes, indexes. Luís de Camões is considered Portugal's greatest poet. His mastery of verse has been compared to that of Homer, Virgil, Dante and Shakespeare. He wrote a considerable amount of lyrical poetry and drama but is best remembered for his epic work Os Lusíadas.

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• Alma minha gentil, que te partiste‎
• Em quanto quiz Fortuna que tivesse
• "Eu cantarei de amor tao docemente"
• "Na metade do Ceo subido ardia"
• No mundo poucos annos, e cansados
• "Que levas, cruel morte? Hum claro dia"
• The Lusiads (1572)