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Title: 35 Sonnets
Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Rita Farinha, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "35 Sonnets" by Fernando Pessoa is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This book is a significant work in modernist literature, exploring themes such as the nature of existence, love, identity, and the limitations of communication. Pessoa's unique voice reflects his philosophical musings and deep introspection, characteristic of his broader literary oeuvre. In these sonnets, Pessoa delves into the complexities of the human experience, expressing a profound sense of isolation and the struggle to connect with others. Each poem captures his reflections on the paradox of existence, juxtaposing moments of beauty and love against existential doubt and despair. Themes of identity arise as he grapples with his perception of self, often feeling alienated from his surroundings. The sonnets evoke vivid imagery and emotional depth, creating a resonant exploration of what it means to be human, the inevitable passage of time, and the quest for understanding in the chaotic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pessoa, Fernando, 1888-1935
EBook No.: 19978
Published: Nov 30, 2006
Downloads: 195
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: 35 Sonnets
Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Rita Farinha, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "35 Sonnets" by Fernando Pessoa is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This book is a significant work in modernist literature, exploring themes such as the nature of existence, love, identity, and the limitations of communication. Pessoa's unique voice reflects his philosophical musings and deep introspection, characteristic of his broader literary oeuvre. In these sonnets, Pessoa delves into the complexities of the human experience, expressing a profound sense of isolation and the struggle to connect with others. Each poem captures his reflections on the paradox of existence, juxtaposing moments of beauty and love against existential doubt and despair. Themes of identity arise as he grapples with his perception of self, often feeling alienated from his surroundings. The sonnets evoke vivid imagery and emotional depth, creating a resonant exploration of what it means to be human, the inevitable passage of time, and the quest for understanding in the chaotic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pessoa, Fernando, 1888-1935
EBook No.: 19978
Published: Nov 30, 2006
Downloads: 195
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.