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The editor reflects on the challenges of presenting her husband's translation of Camoens' Lusiads, emphasizing its unique qualities compared to other translations. This work is described as a deeply personal endeavor, shaped by years of devotion and shared experiences in Portugal and Brazil. Unlike other translations that sought popularity, this one aims for artistic depth, potentially alienating mainstream readers. The editor hopes that, despite its complexity, it will resonate profoundly with a select few, becoming a treasured addition to their libraries.
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OS Lusiadas, Richard Francis Burton
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- OS Lusiadas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Francis Burton
- Publisher
- Oswald Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9781443726603
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The editor reflects on the challenges of presenting her husband's translation of Camoens' Lusiads, emphasizing its unique qualities compared to other translations. This work is described as a deeply personal endeavor, shaped by years of devotion and shared experiences in Portugal and Brazil. Unlike other translations that sought popularity, this one aims for artistic depth, potentially alienating mainstream readers. The editor hopes that, despite its complexity, it will resonate profoundly with a select few, becoming a treasured addition to their libraries.