Description
Lisbon
Book Summary
In this work, the reader will discover the intimate and personal vision that Fernando Pessoa, one of the great poets of the 20th century, had of Lisbon. Through his texts, the author not only describes the city but turns it into a literary character, exploring its atmosphere, its light, and its melancholy. This book offers a unique experience for those who wish to know the Portuguese capital through the eyes of a genius who lived and breathed its streets, moving away from conventional tourist guides to enter a geography of the soul.
What is it about?
The book gathers the impressions and reflections of Fernando Pessoa on Lisbon, the city where he spent practically his entire life, with the exception of a short stay in Durban. Far from being a mere descriptive account, the work immerses the reader in a sensory and emotional experience, where urban landscapes intertwine with the author's introspection. Pessoa does not limit himself to listing monuments or streets; his poetic gaze captures the essence of the neighborhoods, the bustle of the harbor, the stillness of the sunsets, and the mist characteristic of the Portuguese capital. It is a literary journey that invites one to get lost in the most significant corners of the city through the prose and poetry of its most illustrious inhabitant.
Main themes
- The city of Lisbon as a literary and emotional space
- Melancholy and "saudade" as feelings inherent to the urban landscape
- The relationship between the individual and the urban environment
- Portuguese identity seen through its capital
- The poetics of space and inner geography
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in travel literature with a literary and reflective focus, as well as admirers of Fernando Pessoa's work. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to know Lisbon from a cultural and poetic perspective, far from conventional guides, and to those seeking to understand how a city can become a source of artistic and philosophical inspiration.
What this book offers
- An intimate and personal vision of Lisbon from the pen of one of its most famous inhabitants.
- Texts that combine urban description with philosophical and poetic reflection.
- A reading experience that transcends mere physical travel to delve into the soul of the city.
- The opportunity to know the Portuguese capital through the eyes of a literary genius.
- An approach to the lesser-known work of Pessoa, focused on the sentimental geography of his city.
Technical specifications
- Author: Pessoa, Fernando
- Publisher: Casimiro Libros
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Art history / art and design styles, prose: non-fiction, modern and contemporary fiction, travel literature
- Collection: History
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2013
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 84 g
Editorial assessment
This work offers a unique perspective for readers interested in travel literature with a marked lyrical component. The publisher Casimiro Libros presents a carefully crafted volume that gathers Pessoa's view of Lisbon, allowing the reader to accompany the author in his wanderings through the city. It is a recommended read for those seeking a literary experience that goes beyond mere geographical description, delving into the emotional and symbolic dimension of an iconic place.