The Lyricks, Part 2: Sonnets, Canzons, Odes and Sextines (1884)

By Luís de Camões and Richard Francis Burton

Book Overview

The Lyricks, Part 2: Sonnets, Canzons, Odes and Sextines is a collection of poetry written by the renowned Portuguese poet, Luis De Camoes. Originally published in 1884, this book features a variety of lyrical forms including sonnets, canzons, odes, and sextines. The sonnets in this collection are written in the traditional Italian form, consisting of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme. Meanwhile, the canzons are longer poems with a complex structure that often includes a refrain. The odes are lyrical poems that celebrate a specific person, place, or thing, while the sextines are six-line stanzas that often focus on love or nature.Throughout the collection, Camoes explores a range of themes including love, beauty, nature, and spirituality. His writing is characterized by its emotional depth, vivid imagery, and musicality. Overall, The Lyricks, Part 2: Sonnets, Canzons, Odes and Sextines is a beautiful and timeless collection of poetry that showcases the talent and artistry of one of Portugal's greatest poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165788772
• ISBN13: 9781165788774
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"