
+A SCENA DO ODIO+ - POR
A ALVARO DE CAMPOS
This work thrusts the listener into the feverish mind of a self‑proclaimed poet‑sensationist, whose verses were hammered out over three days and nights of the May 1915 uprising. The language spirals between mythic invocations, raw profanity, and vivid images of revolt, presenting a chaotic tapestry that mirrors the street fighting and ideological clash of the time. Even as the poet declares himself a myriad of gods, demons, and historical figures, the piece remains anchored in the immediacy of a city under siege, making the emotions feel immediate and urgent.
Listeners will hear a relentless rhythm of shouting, curses, and lyrical bursts that capture the paradox of creative frenzy and existential despair. The poem’s fragmented structure—shifting from grandiose proclamations to intimate, almost whispered pleas—creates an immersive soundscape that oscillates between triumph and ruin. While the narrative never resolves, it offers a vivid snapshot of a revolutionary moment, inviting the audience to experience the poet’s feverish quest for identity amid chaos.
Language
pt
Duration
~11 minutes (11K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Vasco Salgado
Release date
2007-09-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1893–1970
A restless modernist spirit, this Portuguese artist and writer moved easily between poetry, painting, drawing, theater, and design. Born in São Tomé and Príncipe and active in Lisbon, he became one of the bold voices who helped bring the avant-garde into 20th-century Portuguese culture.
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