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O desastre de Lisboa em 1755: poesia   By: (1842-1917)

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"O desastre de Lisboa em 1755: poesia" by Augusto de Oliveira Cardoso Fonseca offers a compelling and poignant look at the tragic events of the Lisbon earthquake in 1755 through the lens of poetry. The author's vivid and evocative language brings to life the devastation and horror of the earthquake, as well as the resilience and strength of the people who survived. Fonseca's deep empathy shines through in his poems, capturing the raw emotions of loss, grief, and hope in the face of overwhelming destruction. This collection is a powerful and moving tribute to those who experienced the tragedy of the Lisbon earthquake, and a reminder of the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Highly recommended for readers who appreciate poetry that speaks to the complexity of human experience and resilience in the face of adversity.

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CENTENARIO DO MARQUEZ DE POMBAL

8 DE MAIO DE 1882

O DESASTRE DE LISBOA

EM 1755

POESIA

POR

A. d'Oliveira Cardoso Fonseca

LISBOA

TYPOGRAPHIA CASTRO IRMÃO

31 Rua da Cruz de Pau 31

1882

O DESASTRE DE LISBOA

TIRAGEM ESPECIAL

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CENTENARIO DO MARQUEZ DE POMBAL

8 DE MAIO DE 1882

O DESASTRE DE LISBOA

EM 1755

POESIA

POR

A. d'Oliveira Cardoso Fonseca

LISBOA

TYPOGRAPHIA CASTRO IRMÃO

31 Rua da Cruz de Pau 31

1882

..............contempléz ces ruines affreuses, Ces débris, ces lambeaux, ces cendres malheureuses, Ces femmes, ces enfants, l'un sur l'autre entassés Sous ses marbres rompus, ses membres dispersés.

VOLTAIRE, Poëme sur le desastre de Lisbonne.

O DESASTRE DE LISBOA

I

Tornou se escuro o céu, sol não se via; Medonha tempestade se formava; O solo, se gretando, estremecia E n'um abysmo grande se tornava! Lisboa nunca viu tão triste dia; Perdida toda a gente se julgava; As casas, sacudidas, oscilavam E pelo gran' tremor se esmoronavam!

II

O cataclismo nada respeitava; Palacios, templos, casas destruia, E nos tristes destroços abysmava Os miseros que n'elles envolvia... Continue reading book >>




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