Galatéa Egloga Primeira e Segunda Parte   By: António Joaquim de Carvalho (-1817)

Galatéa Egloga Primeira e Segunda Parte by António Joaquim de Carvalho is a beautiful collection of pastoral poems that transports readers to the idyllic countryside of Portugal. The imagery and language used in the poems evoke a sense of tranquility and beauty, making it a truly immersive reading experience.

The characters in the poems are well-developed and their interactions with each other are both endearing and thought-provoking. The themes of love, nature, and the passage of time are explored in a heartfelt and poetic manner, making the reader feel deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.

One of the highlights of the book is the author's skillful use of language. The poems are written in a lyrical and flowing style that is a pleasure to read. The translator has done an excellent job of capturing the beauty and emotion of the original Portuguese text, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Overall, Galatéa Egloga Primeira e Segunda Parte is a captivating and evocative collection of poems that will appeal to lovers of poetry and literature alike. It is a true masterpiece of pastoral poetry that deserves to be read and appreciated for its timeless beauty and depth.

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Se me increparem, porque faço domavel o Gigante Polyfemo, contra a opinião dos melhores Poetas, respondo: He verdade, que a Fabula nos mostra este Cyclope hum monstro de crueldade, de extraordinarias forças, e destemido: hum tragador de seis companheiros de Ulysses, e delle mesmo o seria, se astucioso não lhe fugisse: hum soberbo em fim, que declamava, que nem ao mesmo Jupiter temia; mas pergunto: Este Gigante era humano, ou não? Todos me dirão, que sim. Pois se era humano, era sugeito ao imperio da Razão, com cujas armas o ataco, e o venço: e só seria inverosimil, se eu com a razão accommettesse hum Tigre, hum Leão, huma Serpente. Se os mais não pizárão esta estrada, porque não quizerão, pizo a eu, porque quero, e por que posso, sem atropelar a verosimilhança... Continue reading book >>