Conference “Beyond the Horizon” - Tribute to Luís de Camões

Date
Schedule[ see detail ]
10h às 11h
Local[ + info ]
NameMuseu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosAddress

Rua Júlio Pereira de Mello
2750-319 Cascais

ParishCascais e EstorilGeolocation38.695245,-9.423179 (open map)
Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos (Sea Museum)
Price

Free

Description

In the 16th century, a small people dreamed of the East, set sail on the dark sea and, beyond the horizon, discovered all of humanity. Camões, Prince of Poets, “prepared his soul for death” (as is fitting for sailors) and sang brilliantly of the birth of this nation in Os Lusíadas. The Prince of Poets, whose birth we honor, lived in a permanent state of passion, expressed in a remarkable lyrical work. The dignity he conferred on women is impressive. He died in poverty. He did not orient himself...

Guest teachers: Leonor Brazão and Carlos Costa
Audience: students from 10th grade onwards
Free activity, registration required: museumar@cm-cascais.pt; 214 815 906 or 214 815 955

 

More information: museumar@cm-cascais.pt; 214 815 906 and 214 815 955
Organization: Cascais City Council | D. Luís I Foundation | Museum District | Professor Carlos Costa

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