The Lusiad of Camoens (1880)

The Lusiad of Camoens is an epic poem written by Luis de Camoens, a Portuguese poet, in the 16th century. The poem is considered the greatest work of Portuguese literature and tells the story of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India in 1497-1499. The poem is divided into ten cantos, each containing a different episode of the journey. The poem is written in a grandiose style and is full of vivid descriptions of battles, storms, and exotic lands. De Camoens also includes many digressions on topics such as Portuguese history, mythology, and religion. The 1880 edition of the book is a translation of the original Portuguese text into English by Richard Burton, a British explorer and translator. The book includes an introduction by Burton, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the poem. Overall, The Lusiad of Camoens is a masterpiece of epic poetry and an important work in the history of Portuguese literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.