Canções by António Tomás Boto
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About this eBook
| Author | Boto, António Tomás, 1897-1959 |
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| Commentator | Balsemão, Jayme de, 1891-1947 |
| Title | Canções |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: Imprensa Libanio da Silva 1921 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Vasco Salgado |
| Summary | "Canções" by António Tomás Boto is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human emotion, using vibrant imagery and rich language to evoke the beauty and pain of existence. Boto’s work is characterized by lyrical expressions that blend philosophy with art, inviting readers to reflect on the depth of the human experience. In "Canções," the poet presents a series of poignant verses that celebrate love and desire while simultaneously confronting the inevitability of loss and sorrow. The poems depict various scenes imbued with emotional intensity, such as unfulfilled longing, passionate encounters, and contemplations of mortality. The speaker oscillates between moments of ecstasy and despair, often finding solace in the beauty of wine and nature. Through his vivid descriptions and evocative metaphors, Boto crafts a tapestry that reflects the ephemeral nature of love, the struggles of the human heart, and the search for meaning amidst life's transient experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22679 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 11, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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