Os Lusíadas
Luís de Camões
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Os Lusíadas
by Luís de Camões, Souza Botelho
Published
1965
Publisher
Livraria Tavares Martins
Pages
581
Description
*Os Lusíadas*, usually translated as *The Lusiads*, is a Portuguese epic poem written by Luís de Camões and first published in 1572. It is widely regarded as the most important work of Portuguese-language literature and is frequently compared to Virgil's *Aeneid*. The work celebrates the discovery of a sea route to India by the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469–1524). The ten cantos of the poem are in ottava rima and total 1,102 stanzas. ---------- Os Lusíadas é uma obra poética do escritor Luís Vaz de Camões, considerada a epopeia portuguesa por excelência. Provavelmente concluída em 1556, foi publicada pela primeira vez em 1572 no período literário do classicismo, três anos após o regresso do autor do Oriente. A obra é composta de dez cantos, 1102 estrofes que são oitavas decassílabas, sujeitas ao esquema rímico fixo AB AB AB CC – oitava rima camoniana. A acção central é a descoberta do caminho marítimo para a Índia por Vasco da Gama, à volta da qual se vão descrevendo outros episódios da história de Portugal, glorificando o povo português.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Os Lusíadas?
This edition of Os Lusíadas has approximately 581 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Os Lusíadas?
For most readers, Os Lusíadas typically takes between 12h 6m and 8h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 145,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 145,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Os Lusíadas?
The estimated word count for Os Lusíadas is approximately 145,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Os Lusíadas?
Os Lusíadas was written by Luís de Camões, Souza Botelho.
When was Os Lusíadas published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1965. The original work may have been published on a different date.