A viagem da Índia: poemeto em dois cantos by Fernandes Costa
"A viagem da Índia: poemeto em dois cantos" by Fernandes Costa is a poetic work written during the late 19th century. This poem consists of two sections that reflect on the historic journeys and discoveries made by Portuguese explorers, particularly focusing on the quest for India. The likely theme of the poem is the celebration of exploration and the valor of those who took part in these monumental voyages. The poem unfoldsin two distinct cantos: the first canto describes the adventurous sea voyage towards India, emphasizing the bravery and determination of the Portuguese sailors who set out to explore uncharted territories. They encounter various challenges and mystifying phenomena, representing both their physical journey and the spiritual aspirations of their mission. The second canto shifts focus to their triumphant return, celebrating their accomplishments and the glory they brought back to Portugal. Throughout the verses, there is a strong sense of national pride and an acknowledgment of the profound impacts of their voyages on history, destiny, and humanity. The poem captures the emotional and cultural significance of these explorations, intertwining elements of faith, hope, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Costa, Fernandes, 1848-1920 |
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| Title | A viagem da Índia: poemeto em dois cantos |
| Original Publication | Lisboa: Imprensa Nacional 1896 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling |
| Language Note | This ebook uses a 19th century spelling |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24245 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 93 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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