Death in 19th Century Portuguese Literature
What were the major shifts in the portrayal of death documented by literature in the 19th century? Why did cemeteries become such inspiring spaces for artistic creation? To what extent is the theme of death in literature influenced by Romanticism? These are among the issues addressed in this discussion with António Martins Gomes about death in 19th-century Portuguese literature, particularly in the works of Almeida Garrett, Camilo Castelo Branco, Eça de Queiroz, Fialho de Almeida, and Cesário Verde.
António Martins Gomes is an Assistant Professor at NOVA University Lisbon and an Postdoctoral Researcher at CHAM. Since 1987, he has published texts on literature and art in periodicals and collective works, notably for his organization of the Critical Anthology of 19th-Century Portuguese Culture (2016) and collaboration on ERNIE – Encyclopedia of Romantic Nationalism in Europe (2018). His current research interests focus on 19th-century Portuguese cultur.
The interview is conducted byr Alina Baldé.
Coordenation
Isabel Araújo Branco (CHAM)
Organization
CHAM / NOVA FCSH
