E tambem as memorias gloriosas Daqueles Reis, que foram dilatando A Fe, o Imperio, e as terras viciosas De Africa e de Asia andaram devastando; E aqueles, que por obras valerosas Se vao da lei da morte libertando; Cantando espalharei por toda parte, Se a tanto me ajudar o engenho e arte.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The poet will celebrate the glory of kings and their conquests.
- In plain terms
- He plans to sing about heroes who expanded empire.
- What can you take from it?
- Art preserves historical achievements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Whose story is told?
- What makes a hero?
Another view
Conquest often hides suffering.
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