Canto heróico sobre as façanh. dos portugueses na expedição de Tripoli

Cardoso, José Francisco

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Portuguese translation (Canto heróico) is followed by Latin original (Carmen). Release date is 2024-04-21

Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)

"Canto heróico sobre as façanh. dos portugueses na expedição de Tripoli" by Cardoso is a historical epic written in the early 19th century. The piece illustrates the valor and exploits of Portuguese forces during their military expedition against Tripoli, celebrating significant figures and their contributions to Portuguese glory and colonial ambition. The poem aims to evoke a sense of national pride and honor in the face of adversities posed by foreign powers. The opening of this poetic work sets a grand tone, invoking the muse and establishing a call to celebrate the heroic deeds of Portugal's noble figures, particularly focusing on the historical context of the expedition to Tripoli. As it unfolds, it highlights the contrast between the valor of the Portuguese and the treachery of their Moorish adversaries, showcasing key characters such as the valiant Donaldo and the tyrannical Bachá of Tripoli. The author employs vivid imagery and dramatic appeals to emphasize the themes of honor, duty, and the moral struggles inherent in conflict, setting the stage for the events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Portugal -- Foreign relations -- Libya -- Tripoli -- Poetry John VI, King of Portugal, 1767-1826 -- Poetry Latin poetry, Medieval and modern -- Brazil -- Translations into Portuguese Latin poetry, Medieval and modern -- Brazil

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