Antinous: A Poem by Fernando Pessoa is a heart-wrenching piece from the turn of the 20th century that looks closely at love and loss. The poem tells the sad story of Emperor Hadrian and Antinous, the man he loved, revealing Hadrian's deep sadness after Antinous's death and reflecting on how beauty and youth don't last forever. Using vivid language and strong feelings, it draws us into the heart of an emperor struggling with love and loss. He remembers being with Antinous and feels overwhelmed with longing. Hadrian decides to make a statue to keep their love alive forever, hoping to make their story last beyond death. Pessoa's work puts together love, memories, and the search for something that lasts in the face of loss that can't be avoided.
Antinous: A Poem
By Fernando Pessoa
Consumed by sorrow, an emperor immortalizes his deceased beloved by sculpting a statue as an everlasting testament to their tragic passion.
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About the AuthorFernando António Nogueira de Seabra Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, and publisher. He has been described as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest poets in the Portuguese language. He also wrote in and translated from English and French.
Fernando António Nogueira de Seabra Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, and publisher. He has been described as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest poets in the Portuguese language. He also wrote in and translated from English and French.
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