Release date is 2007-11-17

Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)

"As Saudades do Bardo Orthodoxo" by Henrique Ernesto de Almeida Coutinho is a poetic work written in the early 19th century. The book addresses themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, centering around the heartfelt reflections of a speaker mourning the death of his beloved wife, Marilia. The style reflects the Romantic era's emphasis on emotional depth, nature, and the idealization of the past. In this poem, the speaker grapples with profound grief and remembrance as he recalls the moments shared with his wife. He expresses an anguish that is intertwined with memories of their life together, depicting the sorrow of separation and the longing for reunion in the afterlife. The speaker's reflections highlight the contrast between the beauty of their shared experiences and the stark reality of loss. Alongside this personal lament, broader themes of virtue and the transient nature of earthly existence are explored, ultimately leading to a poignant meditation on love that transcends death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Porto: Na Imprensa De Alvares Ribeiro Lavadouros N.º 16, 1837

This ebook uses a 19th century spelling