A Discovery: Translations of Fernando Pessoa - Augusto de Campos

Fernando Pessoa is one of the most important poets of the 20th century. His work is complex and challenging, but it is also deeply rewarding. In this new translation by Augusto de Campos, Pessoa's poems come alive in a way that is both faithful to the original Portuguese and accessible to English-speaking readers.

A Master of Modernism

Pessoa was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1888. He was a precocious child, and he began writing poetry at an early age. He studied at the University of Lisbon, where he was exposed to the latest trends in European literature. Pessoa was particularly drawn to the work of the Symbolists, who emphasized the importance of suggestion and ambiguity in poetry.

After graduating from university, Pessoa worked as a journalist and a translator. He also published several volumes of poetry, but he did not achieve widespread recognition until after his death in 1935. In the years since his death, Pessoa's work has been translated into dozens of languages and has been praised by critics around the world.

Pessoa's Poetic Style

Pessoa's poetry is characterized by its complexity and its use of multiple personae. He often wrote in the voice of different characters, each with their own unique perspective on the world. This technique allowed Pessoa to explore a wide range of themes, including love, loss, identity, and the nature of reality.

Pessoa's poems are also known for their musicality. He was a master of rhythm and meter, and he used these elements to create poems that are both beautiful and haunting.

Augusto de Campos's Translation

Augusto de Campos is one of the most respected translators of Portuguese poetry into English. He has translated the work of many of Brazil's most important poets, including João Cabral de Melo Neto, Carlos Drummond de Andrade, and Vinicius de Moraes.

Campos's translation of Pessoa's poems is a major achievement. He has captured the complexity and beauty of Pessoa's original Portuguese, and he has made it accessible to English-speaking readers for the first time.

A Must-Read for Poetry Lovers

A Discovery: Translations of Fernando Pessoa - Augusto de Campos is a must-read for anyone interested in modern poetry. Pessoa is a master of the form, and his poems are sure to challenge and inspire you. With Campos's masterful translation, Pessoa's work is now available to English-speaking readers in all its glory.

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