Panegyrico de Luiz de Camões by J. M. Latino Coelho

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Author Coelho, J. M. Latino (José Maria Latino), 1825-1891
LoC No. 37021051
Title Panegyrico de Luiz de Camões
Alternate Title Panegírico de Luís de Camões
Original Publication Lisboa:
Typographia da Academia
1880
Note Reading ease score: 38.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Pedro Saborano. (produced from scanned images
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Summary "Panegyrico de Luiz de Camões" by J. M. Latino Coelho is a commemorative oration written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a tribute to the illustrious Portuguese poet Luís de Camões, celebrating his contributions to Portuguese literature and national identity through his epic work, "Os Lusíadas." The text reflects on Portugal's glorious past, particularly its maritime exploration during the Age of Discovery, and Camões' significant role in immortalizing these events through his poetry. In this panegyric, Coelho eloquently outlines Camões's life and legacy, portraying him as the embodiment of the Portuguese spirit and its heroic history. He emphasizes Camões's dual passion for his country and for love, describing how his experiences as a soldier and poet shaped his work. The oration acknowledges the tumultuous times both Camões and Portugal faced, noting the poet's struggles and the nation's eventual decline in imperial power. However, Coelho insists that despite the loss of material dominion, the glory of Portugal lives on through Camões’s epic verses, making him a timeless symbol of national pride and cultural heritage. Thus, the book not only serves as a homage to Camões but also as a reflection on the enduring spirit of Portugal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note This ebook uses 19th century spelling
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Camões, Luís de, 1524?-1580
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EBook-No. 21950
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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