Jan 18, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of fernando pessoa books online. Edwin honigs translations of spanish and portuguese poetry have been known to anyone who cares about either, since his work on lorca in the forties, and his selected poems of pessoa 1971 was a welcome step toward a longawaited larger colection. Pessoa is widely considered to be among greatest poets of the twentieth century, though perhaps hes not as well known in english speaking countries. The book of disquietude was various books yet ultimately one book, with various authors yet ultimately one author, and even the word disquietude changes meaning as time passes. Follow fernando pessoa and explore their bibliography from s fernando pessoa author page. Pessoa 18881935 was a critic, philosopher and poet whose works are now considered classics of modernism. Fernando pessoa poems poems of fernando pessoa poem hunter. May 21, 2010 books the book of disquiet by fernando pessoa. Fernando pessoa and the book of disquiet others can write better, and truer, things about fernando pessoa than i can, but the salient facts for these purposes are that pessoa 18881935 was a portuguese writer who published very little during his lifetime.
His mother remarried a year and a half later to the portuguese consul in durban, south africa. Fernando pessoa was one of the most powerful figures of the portuguese literary world who significantly contributed to portuguese literature of the 20 th century. Fernando antonio nogueira pessoa lisbon, june 1888 lisbon, 30 november 1935, also known as fernando pessoa, was a portuguese poet and writer. He probably belongs to the heavenly club of writers like shakespeare. Windows of my room, the room of one of the worlds millions nobody knows and if they knew me, what would they know. His father died when pessoa was five years old, and the family moved with his mothers new husband, a consul, to durban, south africa, where pessoa attended an english school. There are flashes of sly humour, too, moments when the book of disquiet reads like an existential diary of. He did not call them all pseudonyms because he felt that some did not.
Dec 25, 2009 book of disquiet reveals a reclusive authors soul author fernando pessoa may have been a loner who lived most of his life in a single room in lisbon, portugal. Fernando antonio nogueira pessoa was born in lisbon. The book of disquiet the prizewinning, complete and unabridged translation the best english language version we are likely to see for a long time, if ever the guardianof a work of unclassifiable genius. In 1933 he published his first book in portuguese, the prizewinning mensagem, which at the time did not attract much attention. The book of disquiet by fernando pessoa blindness by jose saramago os maias. The book of disquiet is the portuguese modernist master fernando pessoa s greatest literary achievement. Also included is a generous selection from pessoa s masterpiece, the book of disquiet, freshly translated by richard zenith from newly discovered materials.
The book of disquiet the prizewinning, complete and unabridged translationthe best english language version we are likely to see for a long time, if ever the guardianof a work of unclassifiable genius. The fernando pessoa written works were not only under the prolific writers name but also under several others. Harlands versions are intended as an extra incentive for students to read the. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Fernando pessoa, author of the book of disquiet, on librarything. Fernando antonio nogueira pessoa was a portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, publisher and philosopher, described as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest poets in the portuguese language. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read english poems. Jan 01, 2001 pessoa is the exemplary poet of the self as other, of the poem as testament to unreality, proclamation of nothingness, occasion for expectancy. I know not what instruments, what fiddlestrings and harps, drums and tamboura i sound and clash inside myself. In edwin honigs and susan browns superb translations, pessoa and his others live with miraculous style and vitality.
If ever there was a writer in flight from his name, it was fernando pessoa. With pessoa s digitized private library online, the importance of english to pessoa has become indisputable, particularly in his formative years. The best fernando pessoa book series also proves that he was oneofthe finest portuguese poets of that time period. Visa, mastercard, american express paypal, diners club and discover.
He also wrote in and translated from english and french. What followed was a collection of some of fernando pessoas greatest poems, grouped under the titles the keeper of sheep, the shepherd in love, and uncollected poems. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. A prolific writer, ascribing his work to a variety of personas or heteronyms, pessoa published little in his lifetime and supported. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget me, dreams. The book in 1991 had four english editions by different translators.
The norwegian book club that listed disquiet as one of the 100 best works of fiction of all time. Fernando pessoa in english december 7, 2019 double take is our literary criticism series wherein two readers tackle a highlyanticipated books innermost themes, successes, failures, trappings, and surprises. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 544 pages and is available in paperback format. Fernando pessoa poems by the famous poet all poetry. As it now stands, the largest collection of pessoa s posthumous english poems written under his own name96 of them, in factwas published in portugal, by. Mensagem message by fernando pessoa english version. Fernando pessoa s the book of disquiet is a fulgent tribute to the imagination of man. Oct 16, 2010 the book of disquiet by fernando pessoa is perfect to dip into during sleepless nights, says sophia martelli. An autobiography or diary containing exquisite melancholy observations, aphorisms, and ruminations, this classic work grapples with all the eternal questions. Fernando pessoa, recognized as the greatest poet of the portuguese language was born on th of june 1888 in lisbon, portugal. Was 18 march 1914 the most extraordinary date in modern literature. The english translations i offer after reading prof. Browse fernando pessoa s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Nov 30, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The incomplete english poems of fernando pessoa cary stough pessoa, fernando 2000. Fernando pessoa, 1888 1935 portuguese poet fernando pessoa was born in lisbon. Sonnets 1918, english poems 1922 and mensagem 1934. During this time, pessoa became fluent in english and was educated in cape town and lisbon. The book was listed on the norwegian book clubs list of the 100 best works of fiction of all time, based on the responses of 100 authors from 54 countries. Fernando pessoas most popular book is the book of disquiet. Top 9 best fernando pessoa books best fernando pessoa. Fernando pessoa poems poems of fernando pessoa poem. As it now stands, the largest collection of pessoas posthumous english poems written under his own name96 of them, in factwas published in portugal, by.
As far as im aware, the book of disquiet isnt even considered one of his major works though it is probably his most popular work in english. Pessoa s vocabulary is relatively simple and the beauty of his architecture of words is beyond description and definitely wellworth the effort. Aug 27, 2016 poem hunter all poems of by fernando pessoa poems. Upmarket chiado has a range of bookshops but is best known for its bronze statue of fernando pessoa, which sits at the front of the famous cafe brasileira, a popular hangout for cultural figures when it first opened in 1905. The book of disquiet also translated as the book of disquietude has a format somewhat like a journal or diary and is also a collection of vignettes and reflections. Fernando pessoa simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I cant tell which of the three englishlanguage editions of the book of disquiet ive read. And even if my verse that thing would try, hard were it, if that word came to be sifted, to find a word that rude. His production of poetry and prose in english during this period was intense. Fernando pessoa audio books, best sellers, author bio. The first edition of the novel was published in 1982, and was written by fernando pessoa.
Pessoa is the portuguese word for person, and there is nothing he less wanted to be. The book of disquiet is the portuguese modernist master fernando pessoas. The book of disquiet by fernando pessoa, paperback. A prolific writer, ascribing his work to a variety of personas or heteronyms, pessoa published little in his lifetime and supported himself by working as a commercial translator. I cant tell which of the three englishlanguage editions of the book of disquiet i ve read. The book of disquiet is a work by the portuguese author fernando pessoa 18881935. At thirteen pessoa returned to portugal for a yearlong. Discover book depositorys huge selection of fernando pessoa books online. All of these books were published in his own name, despite the fact that pessoa had already created the famous heteronyms that. Fernando pessoa, one of the greatest portuguese poets, whose modernist work gave portuguese literature european significance. Aug 29, 2017 the book of disquiet is the portuguese modernist master fernando pessoas greatest literary achievement. Fernando pessoa books list of books by author fernando pessoa. Poet fernando antonio nogueira pessoa was born in lisbon, portugal. The first publication of the book was in 1982, nearly fifty years after pessoas death.
The fragmentary, the incomplete is of the essence of pessoa s spirit. Pessoa attended an english school in durban, where he lived with his. Fall 2015 603 awell eknownpoetonceaskedmeifiwoulddohimthefavoroftransl ating. Pessoa s first book antinous appeared in 1918 and was followed by two other collection of poems, all written in english. At thirteen pessoa returned to portugal for a yearlong visit, and returned there permanently in 1905. The book of disquiet is a work by the portuguese author fernando pessoa 1888 1935. A modernist masterwork that has now taken on a similar iconic status to ulysses, the trial or in search of lost time, fernando pessoa s the book of disquiet is edited and translated with an introduction by richard zenith in penguin modern classics. The fernando pessoa books are written have also been translated to and from french along with english. The spies will be the third of verissimos books ive translated into english. Now this fragmentary modernist masterpiece appears in a major new edition that unites margaret jull costas celebrated translation with the most complete version. Pessoa was a prolific writer, and not only under his own name, for he created approximately seventyfive others.
Fernando pessoa is portugals most important contemporary poet. Fernando pessoa books list of books by author fernando. He is distinguished as the most momentous literary figure of the 20th century who played a major role in the development of. A fan page dedicated to all things fernando pessoa one of the twentieth centurys greatest literary talents. On an ankle a sonnet bearing the imprimatur of the inquisitorgeneral and other people of distinction and decency i had a revelation not from high, but from below, when thy skirt awhile lifted betrayed such promise that i am not gifted with words that may that view well signify. Merwin fernando pessoa is the least known of the masters of the twentiethcentury poetry. On an ankle a sonnet bearing the imprimatur of the inquisitorgeneral and other people of distinction and decency i had a revelation not from high, but from below, when thy skirt awhile lifted betrayed such promise that i am not gifted. The book of disquiet penguin classics pessoa, fernando, zenith, richard, zenith, richard on. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Edited and translated into portuguese by luisa freire. A newly published english translation, by margaret jull. The best english language version is translated by richard zenith and published by penguin, but that comes in at more than 500 pages.
In lisbon there are a few restaurants or eating houses located above decentlooking taverns, places with the heavy, domestic look of restaurants in towns far from any rail line. Books by fernando pessoa author of the book of disquiet. Fernando pessoa has 725 books on goodreads with 157438 ratings. The book of disquiet by fernando pessoa, paperback barnes. When he was scarcely five years old, his father died. The book of disquiet is the portuguese modernist master fernando pessoas greatest literary achievement. Pessoa is considered one of the greatest portuguese poets.
He is distinguished as the most momentous literary figure of the 20th century who played a major role in the development of modernism in his country. The prizewinning translationthe best english language version we are likely to see for a long. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Born in 1888, fernando pessoa is widxely considered portugals greatest modern poet and author. Zeniths selection is beautifully translated, compact while appropriately diverse. Fernando pessoa in english december 7, 2019 double take is our literary criticism series wherein two readers tackle a highlyanticipated book s innermost themes. Pdf the book of disquiet book by fernando pessoa free. The selected prose of fernando pessoa is an important record of a crucial part of the literary canon. The anatomy of melancholy, presented here with all the original quotations in english, is, at last. Greatest rock n roll vietnam war music 60s and 70s classic rock songs duration. Later his mother maria madalena nogueira pessoa, married the portuguese consul in durban in south africa, and the family lived from 1896. The book of disquiet by fernando pessoa book chat duration. Much studied by pessoan critics, who have different interpretations regarding the book s proper organization, the book of disquiet was first published in portuguese in 1982, 47 years after pessoa s death the. His father died when he was young and his mother married the portuguese consul in durban in south africa where they lived from 1896 to 1951.