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History and Literature
Portuguese literature of the Renaissance is distinguished by a wealth and variety of lyric poetry documenting its rulers, discoveries and conquests.
Years: 1450 — 1615
From the middle of the 15th century, the intent to hand down to posterity the memory of the “worthy deeds” of the Portuguese in the adventure of the Expansion began to be realized in the chronicles by Gomes Eanes de Zurara. In the 16th century, there were several chroniclers who shared a clear understanding of the international importance of the Discoveries. Among them was the outstanding João de Barros.
The Discoveries also allowed the creation of a literature which reflects – from poetry to drama – the contacts established with the most varied civilizations. The greatest expressions of that literature are undoubtedly “Os Lusiadas” and “Peregrinação”.
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