Name: A Centenary Pessoa
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Author: Fernando Pessoa
ISBN: 9781857547245

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Physical Book

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Language

English

Pages

336

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.7 x 13.7 x 2.7 cm

Weight

0.48 kg.

ISBN

1857547241

ISBN13

9781857547245

Synopsis "A Centenary Pessoa"

This collection of the work of Portuguese author Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) is an essential introduction to the work of one of the most original European poets of the twentieth century. It includes translations of a broad selection of his poems and his extraordinary prose, as well as some of his original English writings. A major introductory essay by Octavio Paz, a critical anthology, two posthumous "interviews," and archived illustrations are also included, revealing the world of Pessoa in all its richness.

Fernando Pessoa

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Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) was a Portuguese poet, writer, and philosopher, considered one of the most prominent literary figures of the 20th century. Born in Lisbon, he developed a prolific and complex literary work, characterized by the creation of heteronyms, literary personalities with their own biographies and styles. In addition to his literary production, he worked as a translator and editor, and was a profound connoisseur of philosophy and esotericism.

Among his most notable works are "The Book of Disquiet" (1982), a compilation of fragments that explore introspection and melancholy; "Message" (1934), a poetic work that celebrates the history and identity of Portugal; and "The Anarchist Banker" (1922), a philosophical essay that addresses the contradiction between anarchism and capitalism. These works have been fundamental in Portuguese and world literature, reflecting the depth and complexity of Pessoa's thought.

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