Podcast
João Pedro George and Diogo Ramada Curta resemble the stories, myths and disputes around the largest poet of the Portuguese language – from national hero to politicized figure. Listen here the first episode of the new Express Podcast, ‘Camões: 500 years of history and legend’
From the question “why celebrate Camões? And what?”, The writer and essayist João Pedro George explores the ways as the poet has been appropriate throughout history, revealing how throughout the centuries he has become a national symbol, literary martyr and political instrument.
The conversation, moderated by the director of the National Library, Diogo Ramada Curta, runs on topics such as the secular worship of writers, the role of biographies in the construction of myths and the tension that exists between popular and institutional celebration.
This episode was recorded at the National Library on October 23, 2024, the sonoplasty was in charge of João Luís Amorim, with the support of Ricardo Rito, Filipe Oliveira and Paulo Lourenço.
Voice off of Teresa Amaro Ribeiro, coordination of Joana Beleza, direction of the Express of João Vieira Pereira and direction of the National Library, Diogo Ramada Curta.
Five centuries after the birth of Luís de Camões, Expresso invites him to rediscover the greatest poet of the Portuguese language. Who was Camões anyway? A literary genius, a tireless adventurer or a mitigated figure over the centuries?
In this special podcast, recorded in, we hear a cycle of debates that explores life, work and mysteries that still involve the author of Os Lusíadas. A sound trip through the history and legend of one of the most fascinating figures of Lusophony.
Available from June 10 at Expresso and the main podcast platforms.
