Lusiad

“The Lusiad” (or “Os LusÃ-adas”) by LuÃ-s Vaz de Camões, is a Portuguese epic poem celebrating the Age of Discovery. This heroic work focuses primarily on the voyage of Vasco da Gama to India, while also recounting Portuguese history and asserting Portugal's importance on the world stage. Volume 3 continues the epic narrative, intertwining historical events with mythological elements.

Considered Portugal's national epic, “The Lusiad” blends classical allusions with the realities of 16th-century exploration. Camões's poem remains a cornerstone of Portuguese literature and a significant work in the Western canon, appealing to readers interested in epic poetry, historical exploration, and the Renaissance period.

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