A companion volume to Fernando Pessoa's The Book of Disquiet and The Complete Works of Alberto Caeiro
Fernando Pessoa Book order
June 13, 1888 – November 30, 1935
Fernando Pessoa was a Portuguese poet and writer, widely regarded as one of the foremost literary figures of the 20th century. He is celebrated for his pioneering use of 'heteronyms' – distinct literary personalities with their own unique styles, philosophies, and temperaments, allowing him to explore a vast range of poetic expression. Each heteronym, such as Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis, and Álvaro de Campos, offered a different voice and worldview, contributing to a multifaceted and profound body of work. Pessoa's innovative approach to authorship created a rich tapestry of Portuguese literature.
- 2023
- 2022
Writings on Art and Poetical Theory
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Exploring the intersection of art and poetry, this collection showcases Fernando Pessoa's writings, including those of his heteronyms, originally composed in English. It features a diverse array of theoretical texts that delve into various artistic movements and literary critiques, reflecting Pessoa's multifaceted approach to creativity. This volume highlights his unique insights into the nature of art and literature, enriching the understanding of his broader literary contributions.
- 2020
The Complete Works of Alberto Caeiro
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A bilingual companion to The Book of Disquiet, by Fernando Pessoa
- 2018
The Anarchist Banker
- 100 pages
- 4 hours of reading
"A new interpretation and translation of Fernando Pessoa's The Anarchist Banker in which the banker argues he is the only true anarchist."--
- 2017
Exploring themes of identity and existential reflection, this collection features 35 sonnets that showcase Fernando Pessoa's unique poetic voice. Written during a period of personal and artistic evolution, these poems delve into the complexities of the self and the human experience. As one of his self-published works in English, it offers insight into Pessoa's innovative approach to poetry and his profound philosophical inquiries.
- 2013
- 2012
- 2012
Exploring the mind of Fernando Pessoa, this edition unveils fragments of his unfinished project, English-language Philosophical Essays, which he intended to develop through various philosophies. Nearly all of these writings, never published by Pessoa himself, are presented for the first time, offering a unique glimpse into his philosophical explorations and thought processes.
- 2009
Alvaro de Campos, one of Pessoa's key poetic heteronyms, emerged in 1914 and is characterized by his celebration of modernity and the machine age, reflecting the influence of futurism on Portuguese poetry. Born in 1890 in the Algarve and educated in Glasgow, he had a diverse life as an engineer and a public figure, contributing essays and reviews to Portuguese periodicals. This volume focuses on the latter part of his poetic works, while earlier poems will be published in a forthcoming collection.
- 2008
Lisbon -- What the Tourist Should See
- 84 pages
- 3 hours of reading
A guidebook to Lisbon for English-speaking visitors written by the author whose typescript of the book was discovered amongst his papers after his death.
