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AUGUSTO GIL
LISBOA
SEXTILHAS A UM MENINO JESUS D'EVORA
BALLADA DA NEVE
TOADA PARA AS MÃES ACALENTAREM OS FILHOS
O NOSSO LAR
O QUE O FOGO POUPOU DUM POEMETO QUEIMADO
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A lyrical tapestry unfolds under the cold glow of a January moon, inviting listeners into a world where light and shadow converse in whispered verses. The poet’s voice drifts through Lisbon’s winter streets, weaving images of frosted windows, quiet convents, and the distant echo of a child’s sigh. Each fragment feels like a candle flickering against the night, offering both comfort and a hint of melancholy.
The collection balances personal yearning with broader reflections on a society caught between mysticism and modern doubt. Poetic sketches of a forlorn boy Jesus, the hush of an empty monastery, and the ache of unspoken love reveal a deep empathy for the marginalized and the dream‑weary. The language moves between Portuguese and French, echoing the restless search for meaning that defined the early twentieth‑century spirit.
Rendered in a musical cadence, the verses invite you to linger on the delicate interplay of memory and desire. Listening feels like stepping into a moonlit courtyard, where every line glimmers with quiet wonder and the promise of lingering contemplation.
Language
pt
Duration
~36 minutes (34K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Mar 10, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1929
A Portuguese poet and lawyer remembered for clear, musical verse that often turns toward nature, ordinary life, and the hardships of the poor. Best known for the beloved poem Balada da Neve, he wrote with a simplicity that helped keep his work alive for generations of readers.
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