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The Lusiad of Luis de Camoens: Books One to Five (1853)

The Lusiad of Luis de Camoens: Books One to Five (1853)

De Camoes, Luis
Quillinan, Edward

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ISBN10: 1165536994
ISBN13: 9781165536993
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lusiad Of Luis De Camoens: Books One To Five is a literary work by the Portuguese poet Luis de Camoens, first published in 1572. This particular edition was published in 1853 and contains the first five books of the epic poem. The Lusiad is considered one of the greatest works of Portuguese literature, and it tells the story of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India in 1497-1498. The poem is written in a grand, epic style and is filled with adventure, heroism, and mythological elements. The first five books cover Vasco da Gama's departure from Portugal, his journey down the coast of Africa, his encounters with various African kings, and his arrival in India. The poem is a celebration of Portugal's maritime achievements and its place in the world as a great seafaring nation. The Lusiad Of Luis De Camoens: Books One To Five is a must-read for anyone interested in Portuguese literature, epic poetry, or the history of exploration and discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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