Zenith, Richard
Pessoa: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324092391
- author:
- Zenith, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 1120
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.7 x 4.7 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Fernando Pessoa: A Biography by Richard Zenith Renowned translator and scholar Richard Zenith brings to light the enigmatic life of Fernando Pessoa, one of Portugal's most fascinating writers. Pessoa's innovative use of multiple personas, or "heteronyms," has long fascinated scholars, but it was not until the discovery of a vast archive of unpublished papers that his true depths could be revealed. Drawing on this extensive source material, as well as unpublished family letters, Zenith skillfully sets Pessoa's life against the backdrop of twentieth-century European history. The result is a nuanced exploration of Pessoa's teeming imagination and literary genius, shedding light on the poet's inner world and creative process. Through his work, Pessoa explored fundamental questions about identity, spirituality, and human connection, leaving behind a remarkable body of writing that continues to appeal to readers today.
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