Canções by António Tomás Boto

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Author Boto, António Tomás, 1897-1959
Commentator Balsemão, Jayme de, 1891-1947
Title Canções
Original Publication Lisboa:
Imprensa Libanio da Silva
1921
Note Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Vasco Salgado
Summary "Canções" by António Tomás Boto is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human emotion, using vibrant imagery and rich language to evoke the beauty and pain of existence. Boto’s work is characterized by lyrical expressions that blend philosophy with art, inviting readers to reflect on the depth of the human experience. In "Canções," the poet presents a series of poignant verses that celebrate love and desire while simultaneously confronting the inevitability of loss and sorrow. The poems depict various scenes imbued with emotional intensity, such as unfulfilled longing, passionate encounters, and contemplations of mortality. The speaker oscillates between moments of ecstasy and despair, often finding solace in the beauty of wine and nature. Through his vivid descriptions and evocative metaphors, Boto crafts a tapestry that reflects the ephemeral nature of love, the struggles of the human heart, and the search for meaning amidst life's transient experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling
Language Portuguese
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 22679
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 11, 2007
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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