The Lusiads (Annotated Edition) - Luís de Camões (1980)

In the vastness of the seas and the brilliance of poetry, Luís de Camões composed the greatest epic of our language: The Lusiads. In this pocket edition, published by Europa-América to commemorate the 4th centenary of the poet’s death, the voyage gains new light, opening a path not only for seasoned readers but also for those daring, for the first time, to board this caravel built of verses. Here, Vasco da Gama confronts the unknown; gods and monsters appear alongside sailors; love and glory intertwine with sorrow and fate—and Portugal reveals itself, simultaneously, as homeland and myth. Yet the charm of this edition also lies in its annotated apparatus: through footnotes, the reader receives invaluable guides—explanations of archaic words, modern equivalents, synonyms, indications of implied terms, summaries of complex stanzas, and clarifications on geographical, historical, and mythological matters. Even forms that might cause uncertainty (tem, vem, dem, crem) are illuminated with clarity. Thus, the epic poem becomes less arduous without losing its splendour. Each note is like a star in the sky of reading, helping one cross the seas of the text and reach the vibrant heart of Camões. Reading this edition is therefore living the epic—and feeling that, even four centuries later, love of the homeland and the power of the word remain eternal. Author: Luís de Camões Publisher: Europa-América Collection: Pocket Books Publication Year: 1980 Softcover 428 pages Book Condition: Worn cover, pages bearing marks and previous owner’s signature Hand-delivery – Any CP station between Sintra and Oriente (weekends): no additional cost – Any CP station between Sintra and Rossio (weekends): no additional cost Postal shipping – Registered Editorial Mail: + €3.30 (More secure) – Standard (unregistered) Mail: + €0.70 (This method does not allow tracking. In case of loss, we cannot assume responsibility. Thank you for your understanding)