A Morte de D. Ignez de Castro by Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage and Luís de Camões
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About this eBook
| Author | Bocage, Manuel Maria Barbosa du, 1765-1805 |
|---|---|
| Author | Camões, Luís de, 1524?-1580 |
| Title |
A Morte de D. Ignez de Castro Cantata por Manoel Maria Barbosa du Bucage; A Que Se Ajunta o Episódio, Ao Mesmo Assumpto, do Immortal Luiz de Camões |
| Alternate Title |
A Morte de D. Inês de Castro Cantata por Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bucage; A Que Se Ajunta o Episódio, Ao Mesmo Assunto, do Imortal Luís de Camões |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: Typographia Rollandiana 1824 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tiago Tejo |
| Summary | "A Morte de D. Ignez de Castro" by Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage and Luís de Camões is a lyrical cantata and poetry collection written in the early 19th century. The work reflects on the tragic historical figure of D. Ignez de Castro, who is famously noted for her love story and subsequent death, which inspired numerous artistic interpretations in Portuguese literature. This book explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of fate on human lives. The cantata unfolds the heartbreak surrounding Ignez's story, emphasizing her beauty and the deep love she shared with her partner, D. Pedro. The narrative details her tragic fate as she faces betrayal and murder at the hands of political enemies, leaving behind her innocent children and devastated lover. The poem captures the intensity of her emotions and the lamentations of those she leaves behind, exploring the broader implications of love and tragedy in a social context, as well as the timeless nature of her sorrow. The work serves as a poignant reminder of the intertwining of love and death, encapsulating the essence of unfulfilled romance and its repercussions on both personal and communal levels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses a 19th century spelling |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Castro, Inês de, -1355 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23110 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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