Alphonsus de Guimaraens

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Alphonsus de Guimaraens


Born
in Ouro Preto, Brazil
July 24, 1870

Died
July 15, 1921

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Afonso Henrique da Costa Guimarães, known as Alphonsus de Guimaraens, was a Brazilian poet.
The poetry of Alphonsus de Guimaraes is substantially mystical and involved with Catholicism. His sonets display a classical structure, and are profoundly religious. They become increasingly sensitive as he explores the meaning of death, of the impossible love, of solitude and of his inadequacy regarding the world. However, the mystical tone marks in his works a feeling of acceptance and of resignation towards life, suffering and pain. Another characteristic aspect of his work ids the use of spirituality in relation to the feminine figure, which is considered to be an angel, or a celestial being. As a result of that, Guimaraes shows himself not one as
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Ismália

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Melhores poemas de Alphonsu...

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Obras de Alphonsus de Guima...

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Poesia Completa

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Pastoral Aos Crentes Do Amo...

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Só a Noite é que Amanhece: ...

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