Canções

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by António Tomás Boto

PT·~17 minutes

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Within these verses the poet weaves a tapestry of longing, love, and the fleeting nature of human existence. Drawing on the myths of Greece, the ritual of ancient song, and the heat of southern landscapes, each piece feels both timeless and intimately personal. The collection moves from tender trovas to soaring sonnets, all accompanied by delicate illustrations that echo the musical scores woven through the lines.

The tone oscillates between quiet reverence and vibrant celebration, inviting listeners to taste the perfume of wine, the hush of night, and the pulse of desire. Through vivid images and rhythmic cadences, the poems explore the paradox of beauty and imperfection, urging a meditation on art’s power to elevate the mundane. Listening feels like stepping into a private liturgy where every word sings the ordinary into something extraordinary.

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Language

pt

Duration

~17 minutes (16K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Lisboa:
 Imprensa Libanio da Silva
 1921

Credits

Produced by Vasco Salgado

Release date

2007-09-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

António Tomás Boto

António Tomás Boto

1897–1959

A bold Portuguese poet and storyteller, he became known for writing with unusual honesty about desire and for living a life marked by both acclaim and controversy.

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