Author:Luís de Camões
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| ←Author Index: Ca | Luís de Camões (1524–1580) |
| Luís de Camões (sometimes anglicized as Camoens) 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. |
Luís de Camões
Poems [edit]
- 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)
About [edit]
- “Luis Vaz de Camões,” in Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913.
- “The Life of Camões” by William Julius Mickle in his 1776 translation of The Lusiads.
On his works [edit]
- “Lusiads, The” by William T. Brewster in The Encyclopedia Americana. New York, 1920.
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Works by this author published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas. |
