01996cam a22003133u 4500 22898 UtSlPG 20260610133527.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Bocage, Manuel Maria Barbosa du, 1765-1805 Elegia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-05 Produced by Tiago Tejo "Elegia" by Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage is a poetic work written in the late 18th century. This collection presents an elegiac tribute, reflecting on themes of mortality and the sorrow that accompanies the death of a venerable figure. The text delves into the deep emotions tied to loss and remembrance, showcasing du Bocage's lyrical prowess in expressing profound sentiments. The poem mourns the death of D. Jozé Thomaz de Menezes, highlighting the anguish and despair felt by those left behind. Through vivid imagery and emotional language, du Bocage explores the harsh reality of death, invoking the specter of fate and the inevitability of mortality. He celebrates the deceased’s virtues, strength, and the joy he brought to others while lamenting the cruel and unforgiving nature of fate. The elegy invites readers to reflect on the transience of life, the inevitability of death, and the hope of eternal peace for the departed soul, ultimately intertwining grief with a sense of philosophical acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Lisboa: Offic. De Lino Da Silva Godinho, 1790 This ebook uses 18th century spelling Portuguese poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22898 63994 63994