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Oxford Worlds Classics The Lusíads, Paperback
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Classic Literature
This paperback edition of 'The Lusíads' offers readers access to a cornerstone of Portuguese literature, enriching their understanding of cultural heritage and historical context.
Scholarly Insights
Published by Oxford World's Classics, this edition includes expert introductions and notes, helping readers appreciate the nuances and significance of the text in its historical setting.
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The paperback format makes this classic work accessible to a broader audience, allowing students and literature enthusiasts to enjoy quality literature without breaking the bank.
Product Details
- 1998 marks the quincentenary of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India, celebrated in this new translation of The Lusiads.
- The Lusiads is considered one of the greatest poems of the Renaissance, written by Portugal's supreme poet, Camoes.
- This new edition features the first translation of The Lusiads in almost fifty years, accompanied by an illuminating introduction and extensive notes.
- Part of the Oxford World's Classics series, known for providing accurate texts, expert introductions, voluminous notes, and up-to-date bibliographies.
- Oxford World's Classics has been offering literature from around the globe for over 100 years, reflecting a commitment to scholarship and providing valuable features for further study.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | August, 2008 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | European |
| Series title | Oxford World's Classics |
| Number in series | 1 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Original languages | English |
| Translator | Landeg White |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Editor | Landeg White |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 5.00 x 0.80 x 7.50 in (12.7 x 2 x 19.1 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.5 lb (230 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Poetry |
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Literature Enthusiasts
Readers interested in epic poetry and classic literature will appreciate its historical and literary significance.
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Educational Use
Ideal for students studying Portuguese literature or exploring themes of exploration and colonialism in literature.
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Cultural Historians
Those researching the Age of Discovery will find this work valuable for its insights into 16th-century maritime exploration.
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Casual Readers
People seeking light or contemporary fiction may find the epic style and historical context challenging.
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Oxford Worlds Classics The Lusíads, Paperback
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