Antinous: A Poem
Download or Read eBook Antinous: A Poem PDF written by Fernando Pessoa and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Fernando Pessoa |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 27 |
Release | : 2023-11-10 |
ISBN-10 | : EAN:8596547717874 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Antinous: A Poem by : Fernando Pessoa
Book excerpt: "Antinous: A Poem" is a poetic work by the famous Portuguese poet and writer Fernando Pessoa. The historical Antinous was a beloved of the Roman emperor Hadrian. After Antinous died, Hadrian became obsessed with Antinous, and he started surrounding himself with his images and built the city of Annapolis in his honor. In Western Culture, Antinous became a symbol of homosexualism, mostly thanks to this poem by Pessoa.