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CLARIDADES DO SUL - GOMES LEAL - CLARIDADES DO SUL
PRIMEIRA PARTE - INSPIRAÇÕES DO SOL - HYMNO AO SOL
VOLNEY (LES RUINES)
\*Á JANELLA DO OCCIDENTE\*
\*OS SANTOS\*
\*D. QUICHOTE\*
\*O PUBLICANO\*
\*A LYRA DE NERO\*
\*MYSTICISMO HUMANO\*
A sweeping hymn to the sun opens the work, weaving ancient deities, celestial symbols and vivid images of light that bathe both village and city. The poet’s voice moves between reverent odes and playful invocations, invoking Mithras, Apollo and Christ as facets of a single radiant force. This lyrical tapestry sets a tone of wonder, inviting listeners to feel the heat of mythic battles and the quiet glow of distant stars.
From this luminous backdrop emerges a wandering figure reminiscent of the classic knight‑errant, a thin, idealistic soul roaming the southern lands in search of giants and lost virtues. He rides a humble horse, grapples with ridicule and broken shields, and is accompanied by a loyal companion who scavenges in the shadows of their adventures. Their journey blends satire and romance, offering a reflective glimpse into the clash between lofty ideals and the harsh realities of the world they traverse.
Language
pt
Duration
~2 hours (153K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Lisboa: Braz Pinheiro--Editor Praça d'Alegria 73 1875
Credits
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)
Release date
2007-03-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1921
A restless, provocative voice in Portuguese poetry, his work moved between rebellion, mysticism, and sharp social critique. He is remembered for the intensity of his verse and for a life marked by bohemian hardship in Lisbon.
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