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Os Lusiadas V1: The Lusiads (1880)

Os Lusiadas V1: The Lusiads (1880)

Burton, Richard Francis
Burton, Isabel

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Fiction AnthologiesFrench HistoryGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1164065092
ISBN13: 9781164065098
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Os Lusiadas V1: The Lusiads (1880) is a book written by Richard Francis Burton that tells the story of the Portuguese explorers and their adventures during the Age of Discovery. The book is divided into ten cantos, each one describing a different episode in the history of Portugal. The main focus of the book is the voyage of Vasco da Gama to India, which is described in great detail. The book is written in epic style and is considered one of the greatest works of Portuguese literature. It is also notable for its use of symbolism and allegory to convey the themes of heroism, nationalism, and the glory of the Portuguese Empire. Overall, Os Lusiadas V1: The Lusiads is a masterpiece of historical literature that offers a fascinating insight into the history of Portugal and the Age of Discovery.In Two Volumes.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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