Os Lusiadas V1: The Lusiads (1880) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164311645)

Os Lusiadas V1: The Lusiads is a book written by Richard Francis Burton in 1880. It is a translation of the epic poem Os Lusiadas, which was originally written in Portuguese by the poet Lu������s Vaz de Cam�����es in the 16th century. The book is divided into ten cantos, each of which tells the story of the Portuguese exploration and conquest of the world, with a particular focus on the voyages of Vasco da Gama. The poem is written in a grand and heroic style, with vivid descriptions of battles, storms, and exotic lands. The translation by Burton is considered a classic of English literature and is widely regarded as one of the best translations of Os Lusiadas. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Portuguese history, literature, or exploration.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Richard Francis Burton
ISBN-10: 1164311646
ISBN-13: 9781164311645
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d