Camoes, Luis de , Cames, Lus De
Sonnets and Other Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781933227269
- author:
- Camoes, Luis de , Cames, Lus De
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Tagus Press at UMass Dartmouth
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Sonnets and Other Poems by Luís de Camões is a bilingual edition offering a selection of lyric poetry from Portugal's renowned Renaissance poet. This collection includes forty sonnets, as well as poems using various metrical patterns and rhyme schemes.
The translations, rendered in fluid modern English, closely adhere to the original text while employing a restrained approach to avoid expanding on the relatively simple lexicon of the Portuguese. An introduction by Richard Zenith provides insight into Camões' life and work, highlighting the poet's unique style and its connection to his experiences.
This edition presents a valuable opportunity for readers to engage with the poetry of Luís de Camões, one of Portugal's most celebrated literary figures.
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