The Lusiad by Luís Vaz Camões
"The Lusiad" is an epic poem that chronicles the historic voyage of Vasco da Gama, who discovered a sea route from Portugal to India in 1497-1498. The narrative is filled with both historical events and fantastical elements, including sea monsters and divine intervention. The story celebrates Portugal's maritime exploration and its heroes, while also reflecting on the human condition and the nature of life, destiny, and the cosmos.
The 716th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1572
- Nationality
- Portuguese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 88,000
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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