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First published inThe Lusiads is one of the greatest epic poems of the Renaissance, immortalizing Portugal’s voyages of discovery with an unrivalled freshness of observation. This is not quite what I expected. However, since they don’t see me and since my head normally spins because of lack of sleep, I have to help myself, right?
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Portugal indeed was a pioneer on the maritime exploration for ousiades from the European POV territories. Did I think I miss anything? It is indeed the monumental moment of Portuguese history. Yet it speaks powerfully, too, of the precariousness of power, and of the rise and decline of nationhood, threatened not only from without by enemies, but from within by loss of integrity and vision.
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The project that we are doing is like that historic route. I think if you enjoy reading history and have a solid foundation in classic mythology you will enjoy this book. Of course again, this is the era when Christian Portugal as ridding itself of Islam, and Camoes, in addition to being a fine writer was also quite the lover got in trouble for it too and fought in wars against Islam.
Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands. Historical events, names of countries, cities and places are so numerous, I can not recognise and remember many of them. Read it if you like – it is shorter than most epics I’ve read, adventurous in places, only tedious from my point of view towards the end.
There is the most bizarre section at the end when Da Gama and his ship end up on a kind of island of love as a reward for the labours, with a great number of attractive nymphs competing for attention.
Unlimited One-Day Delivery and more. Oes a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Naast de actieve antieke goden staat het gedicht werkelijk bol van de Griekse en Ousiades verwijzingen, vooral naar Vergilius en Ovidius. It is also the story of countless cruel wars and agressions on other cities, countries and ancient civilisations and the massacres and murders of countless people around the globe. Deze passage blinkt uit in oorlogszucht en maakt goed duidelijk dat kolonialisme in de praktijk gelijk stond aan verovering en onderdrukking.
Not to mention that De Camoes helped me keep awake in all those nights! This was a more enjoyable book than anticipated–an interesting view of late 16thc Portugal, its achievements and self-perception.
Yes, but then what is probable about an epic. Interesting read if only for the fact that it was written over years ago and provides an insight into what was thought and believed at the time. Share your thoughts with other customers.
See our Returns Policy. If you are not versed in Classical mythology this might not be the version for you as there are many allusions to Greek gods through their familial links and no notes. It did fill a gap in my understanding of the Portuguese empire in the Indian Ocean.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The book is an interesting blend of Christian themes and classic Roman mythology. Those readers who get angry at writers from earlier eras lsuiades want to skip this, for the clear villains in human form at lest are almost anyone of the Islamic faith.
Lists with This Lusiaded. I still report to the office during my normal schedule, escape to the nearby gym to work outbookstore to book huntcoffee shop to read and come back to the office just in time for the workshop. Amazon Business Service for business customers. Since we have a hour lusades, This epic poem tells the story of the lws of Vasco de Gama particularly his pioneering route from Portugal to India. I spent time telling you how I managed to read this old old book because my situation parallels that of De Gama’s.
To ask other readers questions about Les Lusiadesplease sign up. But the author clearly describes the poetic use of these characters near the end. Added to the fact that how the epic joyfully depicts the many massacres and slaughters the Portuguese partake in or will partake in their conquest of the Indias, the book is in its essence a violent, nationalist justification of colonialism.
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The aim was to provide a secure sea route to India and its lucrative spice trade, thus avoiding the numerous taxes and tolls from the overland route. A bit peculiar this, as its hero is Vasco da Gama, rightly heroic for his amazing travels, but epic?
A decent translation is really important in a novel like this. Open Preview See a Problem? I read this a long time ago in school which is not the best situation to really enjoy a book, but I found it interesting at the time.
I have a moderate understanding of classic mythology having taken some courses in school but still had to look up multiple references.
The poem’s twin symbols are the Cross and the Astrolabe, and its celebration of a turning point in mankind’s knowledge of the world unites the old map of the heavens with the newly discovered terrain on earth. In more than one place is sung the the lusiade history of the early luziades and the heroic figures that led her in battle. Did I compromise my chance of engaging in debates because I spent time reading De Camoes?