Resumo
A Primavera by Antonio Feliciano de Castilho, published in 1837, is a collection of pastoral poetry celebrating the beauty and simplicity of rural life, evoking nostalgia for a lost idyllic past.
Through poems like “Epistola á Primavera” and “O Dia da Primavera,” Castilho reflects on nature, youth, and human virtue, while lamenting the moral and cultural decline of his time.
The work blends personal introspection with vivid natural imagery, drawing heavily on the influence of poets like Salomon Gessner.
The preface reveals Castilho’s complex relationship with his early work, acknowledging its flaws while cherishing its sentimental value.