The Legacy of Luís de Camões: Portugal’s Greatest Poet.

The Hispanic Museum & Library

A symposium taking place on October 1st that aims to show that this famous poet — a symbol of a changing world – spoke to all eras and that his words deserve global recognition. Contextualizing Camões offers an opportunity to delve into the cultural dynamics of the sixteenth century and to highlight the significant contributions of European humanists and artists during this fascinating period.

The invited guests are:

  • David Kenneth Jackson, Lecturer in Portuguese at Yale University
  • Joaquim Oliveira Caetano, Director of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (Portuguese Museum of Ancient Art)
  • Josiah Blackmore, Chair Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Nancy Clark Smith Professor of the Language and Literature of Portugal
  • José Miguel Martínez Torrejón, Distinguished Professor at Queens College
  • Isabel Almeida, Associate Professor Faculdade de Letras, Lisbon University
  • Henrique Leitão, Provost and Senior Researcher, University of Lisbon
  • The symposium will be held on October 1st from 10 am to 5 pm, featuring morning and afternoon sessions that conclude with a lively debate and Q&A

 

For more information, visit https://hispanicsociety.org/exhibitions/future-exhibitions/the-legacy-of-luis-de-camoes-portugals-greatest-poet/