The Lusiads Canto IV
In which the brave discourse of Da Gama unfolds amidst the tides of Portuguese history, recounting the fierce wars for succession, noble warriors’ valiant deeds, and the stirring rise of King Manoel, ...
18 Heinä 47min
The Lusiads Canto III
In which Vasco da Gama, discoursing with the King of Melinde, recounts the expansive geography of Europe and the storied lineage and martial exploits of Portugal’s kings, culminating in notable acts o...
17 Heinä 1h 4min
The Lusiads Canto II
In which the cunning King of Mombasah feigns friendship to entrap the valiant Portuguese fleet, yet heavenly intercession warns the brave Captain to seek a safer harbour where honour and welcome await...
16 Heinä 47min
The Lusiads Canto I
In which the valorous Portuguese fleet, under the watchful gaze of Olympian gods, ventures boldly towards the distant Eastern shores, encountering new peoples and hostile guile whilst their divine pat...
15 Heinä 47min
The Lusiads Dedication and Preface
In which the translator, Sir Richard Francis Burton, offers a heartfelt preface expressing his deep admiration for Camoens, the valiant poet of Portugal, whose life and work he has come to cherish thr...
14 Heinä 19min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Appendix VIII - The Meccah Pilgrimage
In which the text offers a brief mention of the Zul Halifah Mosque, noting its alternative name as the Mosque of the Tree and its location relative to Al-Madinah. The passage also alludes to the dista...
13 Heinä 12min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Appendix VI - Giovanni Finati
In which the reader is introduced to the gate of hospitality in Al-Madinah and the solemn practices surrounding the Ziyarat, or visitation, to the Prophet’s Mosque, distinguishing it carefully from th...
12 Heinä 28min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Appendix VII - Notes on My Journey
In which the sacred ceremony of visiting the Prophet’s tomb is described with reverent detail, illustrating the deep veneration and benediction known as Ziyaratak bestowed upon the holy site. The narr...
12 Heinä 17min
