Testamento Poetico-Anachreontico by João de Figueiredo Maio e Lima

"Testamento Poetico-Anachreontico" by João de Figueiredo Maio e Lima is a poetic work that likely belongs to the lyrical genre, intricately exploring themes of love, loss, and reflection on life through the lens of personal experience. This text appears to have been written in the early 20th century, providing insights into the author's thoughts and feelings as he navigates the complexities of existence. The collection draws from classical influences, reminiscent of the great poets of antiquity, while also presenting the nuances of societal and personal trials faced by the poet. The book is structured as an ode to the poet's life experiences, encapsulating nostalgic reminiscences of youth, valor, and love, interwoven with a sense of longing and the inevitability of mortality. Figueiredo Maio e Lima reflects on his earlier life as a soldier and a clergyman, expressing his inner turmoil and desires through vivid imagery and emotionality. His "testament," as it were, seeks to outline his final wishes, invoking his love for poetry and a plea for a joyous remembrance after his death. Ultimately, the poet desires a life remembered not by his sufferings but by the beauty of his verses and the joy he found in both the natural world and human connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lima, João de Figueiredo Maio e, 1779-1851
Commentator Pousão, Francisco Nunes, 1830-
Title Testamento Poetico-Anachreontico
Alternate Title Testamento Poético-Anacreôntico
Original Publication Elvas:
Typographia e Stereotypia Progresso
Rua de Manoel Gomes Estella, 2-B
1906
Credits Produced by Vasco Salgado
Language Note This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling
Reading Level Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Poetry
Category Text
eBook-No. 22729
Release Date
Last Update Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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