Sá de Miranda / Com uma carta ácerca da "Bibliographia Camilliana" de Henrique Marques

Name: Sá de Miranda / Com uma carta ácerca da "Bibliographia Camilliana" de Henrique Marques
Author: Antero de Quental

By Antero de Quental

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A critical essay examines the preparation and significance of a modern scholarly edition of sixteenth-century Portuguese lyric, describing exhaustive comparison of manuscripts and printed versions, philological methods used to restore authentic readings, and the editor's analytical rigor. It reflects on widespread textual corruption, misattributions, and editorial emendations that shaped received texts, links these problems to a broader decline in national historical and literary study, and highlights the role of foreign scholarship and rigorous philology in recovering original language, variants, and historical context.

About the Author

Antero de Quental

Antero de Quental was a prominent Portuguese poet, philosopher, and essayist of the 19th century, known for his influential contributions to Portuguese literature and thought. He was a key figure in the Portuguese literary movement known as the Generation of 70, which sought to modernize Portuguese literature and culture. His notable works include "A Biblia da Humanidade," which reflects his philosophical inquiries, and "Os sonetos completos de Anthero de Quental," showcasing his mastery of sonnet form. Quental's writings often explore themes of existentialism, nationalism, and the human condition, making him a significant voice in the context of Portuguese intellectual history.