Francisco de Sá de Miranda

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Francisco de Sá de Miranda

Francisco de Sá de Miranda (August 28, 1481May 17, 1558) was a Portuguese poet, born in Coimbra. He was the first author that wrote sonnets in Portugal.

Quotes[edit]

  • O sol é grande, caem co’a calma as aves,
    do tempo em tal sazão, que sói ser fria;
    esta água que d’alto cai acordar-m’-ia
    do sono não, mas de cuidados graves.
    • The sun is high — the birds oppress'd with heat
      Fly to the shade, until refreshing airs
      Lure them again to leave their cool retreat. —
      The falls of water but of wearying cares
      • O sol é grande, caem co’a calma as aves
      • "The sun is high — the birds oppress'd with heat", sonnet translated by John Adamson in Lusitania Illustrata, Vol. I, 1842

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