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Lusiada; Volume 2
Paperback
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781174707834
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Aug 9 2011
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian
Lusiada, Volume 2 is the continuation of the celebrated epic poem by Luiz de Camões, a cornerstone of Portuguese literature. Written in Italian, the poem recounts the epic voyage of Vasco da Gama and the Portuguese explorers as they navigated uncharted waters to discover a sea route to India.
Combining historical events with elements of classical mythology, 'Lusiada' celebrates Portuguese national identity, maritime prowess, and the spirit of exploration. Volume 2 delves deeper into the challenges and triumphs of the voyage, portraying both the human drama and the divine interventions that shaped the course of history. This work remains a testament to the Age of Discovery and a vital piece of world literature.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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