A Leal, António Duarte Gomes 1848-1921 creator text utu 2007 monographic pt 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Fome de Camões" by António Duarte Gomes Leal is a poignant poem divided into four cantos, written in the late 19th century. This literary work reflects on the tragic fate of the great Portuguese poet Luís de Camões, depicting his struggles against poverty and neglect in a society that fails to recognize the value of artistic genius. Through its somber tone and rich imagery, the poem addresses themes of suffering, injustice, and the forgotten contributions of artists. The poem opens with a dramatic portrayal of Camões, who wanders the streets of Lisbon, plagued by hunger and destitution, echoing the sadness of a once-great genius. The narrative progresses through his reflections on a life filled with glory and inspiration, only to confront the harsh realities of abandonment and despair in old age. As Camões grapples with his memories and losses, the poem captures his lament for the state of humanity and the eternal struggle against the cruel whims of fate. The poignant conclusion centers around the personified figure of "Fome" (Hunger), who collects tears of despair from artists like Camões as reminders of their unrecognized pain, ultimately bringing to light the pressing need for justice and compassion in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) This ebook uses 19th century spelling. Release date is 2007-06-18 Produced by Pedro Saborano. Para comentários à transcrição visite http://pt-scriba.blogspot.com/ (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) Originally published: Lisboa: Empreza Litteraria Luso-Brazileira de A. Souza Pinto, e Livraria Industrial de Lisboa & C.a Typ. Occidental, rua da Fabrica 66--Porto, 1880 Poetry PQ Lisboa: Empreza Litteraria Luso-Brazileira de A. Souza Pinto, e Livraria Industrial de Lisboa & C.a Typ. Occidental, rua da Fabrica 66--Porto, 1880 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21855 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21855 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133513.0 21855