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The Lusiad: Or, The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem
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Creators: Luís de Camões (1524?-1580) and William Julius Mickle (1735-1788) [Translator] "The Lusiad; Or, The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem" by Luís de Camões is a Portuguese epic poem first published in 1572. Written in ten cantos with over a thousand stanzas, this national masterpiece celebrates Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. Gods debate Portugal's fate while heroes face supernatural forces and treacherous seas. Through grand speeches and vivid descriptions, Camões transforms historical exploration into mythic adventure, elevating Portuguese sailors to legendary status and securing their place among history's greatest seafaring nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2273