Musa Cerula

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Musa Cerula

by Augusto Gil

PT·~25 minutes·1 chapter

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A lyrical meditation on love, art and the elusive muse, this work blends passionate declaration with tender reverence for poetry’s ancient masters. The narrator addresses his affection for a singular, calming presence that shapes his verses, channeling the spirit of Petrarch while rejecting hollow bravado. Through vivid images of summer streams, jeweled chalices and night‑time whispers, the poems explore longing, memory and the delicate balance between imagination and reality.

Interwoven with intimate reflections on family, marriage and mortality, the collection moves from ecstatic admiration to quiet contemplation of loss. The language oscillates between formal reverence and a personal, almost conversational tone, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of each sonnet and stanza. It offers a heartfelt glimpse into the inner world of a poet who seeks truth in feeling, making the experience both intimate and universally resonant.

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Language

pt

Duration

~25 minutes (24K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-01-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Augusto Gil

Augusto Gil

1873–1929

Remembered as one of Portugal’s best-loved lyric poets, his work blends musical simplicity with sharp feeling for nature, poverty, and everyday life. He is especially associated with "Balada da Neve," a poem that has remained widely known in Portuguese literature.

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