Bernardim Ribeiro

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Title page of the Hystoria de menina e moça , 1554

Bernardim Ribeiro (* 1482 in Torrão , † 1552 in Lisbon ) was a Portuguese poet .

He was born in Torrao, Alentejo region and studied law in Lisbon (1507–1512). In 1524 he became the secretary of King John III. appointed by Portugal . In the last few years of his life he suffered from mental confusion.

He wrote the sensitive romance novel "Hystoria de menina e moça" (published in 1554, expanded version in 1557 under the title "Livro das saudades" ) , which was continued by another hand . Ribeiro was also significant as a poet. Portuguese pastoral poetry begins with his eclogues ( "Eclogas" , published in 1554) .

literature

  • Antonio Gallego Morell: Bernardim Ribeiro y su novela “Menina e Moça” . (= Biblioteca hispano-lusitana; 4). Bermejo, Madrid 1960

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SURNAME Ribeiro, Bernardim
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Portuguese poet
DATE OF BIRTH 1482
PLACE OF BIRTH Torrão
DATE OF DEATH 1552
Place of death Lisbon