Resumo
O Desastre de Lisboa em 1755: Poesia by Augusto de Oliveira Cardoso Fonseca, published in 1882, is a poetic work commemorating the centenary of the Marquis of Pombal.
The poem vividly describes the catastrophic Lisbon earthquake of 1755, capturing the destruction, chaos, and human suffering that ensued.
It portrays the city’s collapse, the ensuing fires, and the criminal acts of looters amidst the tragedy.
The poem then shifts to celebrate the Marquis of Pombal’s decisive leadership in rebuilding Lisbon and restoring order.
Written in a formal, elegiac style, it honors Portugal’s resilience and Pombal’s legacy as a national hero.