Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

  • Read and listen as much as you want
  • Over 950 000 titles
  • Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
  • Easy to cancel anytime
Try now
Cover for 35 Sonnets: Enriched edition.

35 Sonnets: Enriched edition.

1 Ratings

4

Language
English
Format
Category

Lyric Poetry

In "35 Sonnets," Fernando Pessoa delves into the intricacies of love, longing, and existential reflection through a masterful exploration of the sonnet form. Balancing tradition with innovation, Pessoa's work embodies a lyrical depth characteristic of modernist literature, while simultaneously paying homage to classical influences. The poems navigate themes such as identity and the human condition, often interspersing rich imagery with a contemplative tone, capturing the essence of Pessoan existentialism, where the paradoxes of the self are meticulously examined. Fernando Pessoa, one of Portugal's most seminal literary figures, produced this collection amidst his struggles with identity, often writing under various heteronyms that elucidated different facets of his psyche. This fragmentation reflects not only his personal experiences but also the broader societal turbulence of early 20th-century Portugal. His unique approach to poetry, particularly evident in this work, stemmed from his deep philosophical inquiries, making Pessoa a pivotal figure in the modernist movement. "35 Sonnets" is an essential read for those seeking profound insights into the complexities of love and self-understanding. It invites readers to engage with the poetic exploration of existence, making it a remarkable addition to the library of anyone interested in modernist poetry or the human experience.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

© 2022 DigiCat (Ebook): 8596547174745

Release date

Ebook: 15 August 2022

Tags

Others also enjoyed ...

  1. Antinous: A Poem: Enriched edition. A Modernist Meditation on Hadrian and Antinous—Beauty, Mortality, Myth, and Fragmented Identity
    Antinous: A Poem: Enriched edition. A Modernist Meditation on Hadrian and Antinous—Beauty, Mortality, Myth, and Fragmented Identity Fernando Pessoa
  2. Numbers in the Dark
    Numbers in the Dark Italo Calvino
  3. Marcovaldo: Or, The Seasons in the City
    Marcovaldo: Or, The Seasons in the City Italo Calvino
  4. The Complete Cosmicomics
    The Complete Cosmicomics Italo Calvino
  5. Difficult Loves
    Difficult Loves Italo Calvino
  6. The Cloven Viscount
    The Cloven Viscount Italo Calvino
  7. Six Memos for the Next Millennium
    Six Memos for the Next Millennium Italo Calvino
  8. The Watcher and Other Stories
    The Watcher and Other Stories Italo Calvino
  9. Notes on the Death of Culture: Essays on Spectacle and Society
    Notes on the Death of Culture: Essays on Spectacle and Society Mario Vargas Llosa
  10. The Book Against Death
    The Book Against Death Elias Canetti
  11. A Centenary Pessoa
    A Centenary Pessoa Fernando Pessoa
  12. The Wardrobe
    The Wardrobe Sam Holcroft
  13. Lisbon Poets. Camões, Cesário, Sá-Carneiro, Florbela, Pessoa
    Lisbon Poets. Camões, Cesário, Sá-Carneiro, Florbela, Pessoa Luís de Camões, Fernando Pessoa, Mário de Sá-Carneiro, Florbela Espanca, Cesário Verde
  14. Affinities
    Affinities Brian Dillon
  15. If It Die - André Gide
    If It Die - André Gide André Gide
  16. The Road to San Giovanni
    The Road to San Giovanni Italo Calvino
  17. Italian Folktales
    Italian Folktales Italo Calvino
  18. The Fallen
    The Fallen Carlos Manuel Alvarez
  19. The Selected Prose of Fernando Pessoa
    The Selected Prose of Fernando Pessoa Fernando Pessoa
  20. Borges and His Fiction: A Guide to His Mind and Art
    Borges and His Fiction: A Guide to His Mind and Art Gene H. Bell-Villada
  21. Why Read the Classics?
    Why Read the Classics? Italo Calvino
  22. The Art of the City: Rome, Florence, Venice
    The Art of the City: Rome, Florence, Venice Georg Simmel
  23. How to Talk About Love: An Ancient Guide for Modern Lovers
    How to Talk About Love: An Ancient Guide for Modern Lovers Plato
  24. The Agony of Flies: Notes and Notations
    The Agony of Flies: Notes and Notations Elias Canetti
  25. The Language of Passion: Selected Commentary
    The Language of Passion: Selected Commentary Mario Vargas Llosa
  26. Making Waves: Essays
    Making Waves: Essays Mario Vargas Llosa
  27. Lectures on Don Quixote
    Lectures on Don Quixote Vladimir Nabokov
  28. This Little Art
    This Little Art Kate Briggs
  29. Pity the Reader: On Writing with Style
    Pity the Reader: On Writing with Style Kurt Vonnegut, Suzanne McConnell
  30. The Rilke Alphabet
    The Rilke Alphabet Ulrich Baer
  31. Letters to a Young Novelist
    Letters to a Young Novelist Mario Vargas Llosa
  32. Light Action In the Caribbean: Stories
    Light Action In the Caribbean: Stories Barry Lopez
  33. Strait is the Gate: André Gide
    Strait is the Gate: André Gide André Gide
  34. Critics, Monsters, Fanatics and Other Literary Essays
    Critics, Monsters, Fanatics and Other Literary Essays Cynthia Ozick

Features:

  • Over 950 000 titles

  • Kids Mode (child safe environment)

  • Download books for offline access

  • Cancel anytime

Most popular

Unlimited

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$12.98 /month

  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now