author
Fernandes Costa
1848–1920
A Portuguese man of letters with an unusually wide range, he moved between military life and literary work, writing poetry, translating important texts, and helping shape a much-loved annual publication. His books include historical writing as well as verse, giving readers a glimpse of a writer comfortable in several genres.
2 Audiobooks
Historia da Grecia
by Fernandes Costa
A viagem da Índia: poemeto em dois cantos
by Fernandes Costa
About the author
Born in Lisbon on July 5, 1848, José Fernandes Costa was a Portuguese army officer who also built a strong literary life. Biographical records from the Lisbon Academy of Sciences describe him as a poet, translator, and the founder of the Almanach Bertrand, a well-known publication he coordinated and wrote for.
His surviving works show that he wrote across genres. Editions available through public-domain libraries include Historia da Grecia and the poem A viagem da Índia, suggesting an author interested both in history and in literary expression.
Fernandes Costa died on July 31, 1920. Remembered as both a military figure and a man of letters, he stands out for the way he balanced public service with a steady commitment to writing and translation.