Chronica de el-rei D. Affonso Henriques by Duarte Galvão

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By Avery Jackson Posted on Feb 2, 2026
In Category - Fairy Tales
Galvão, Duarte, 1446-1517 Galvão, Duarte, 1446-1517
Portuguese
"Chronica de el-rei D. Affonso Henriques" by Duarte Galvão is a chronicle written around 1520. This illuminated manuscript presents a mythologized compilation of legends about Portugal's first king, Afonso I the Great. Written in old Portuguese, the work draws upon centuries of oral tradition and earlier texts, weaving tales of heroic battles again...
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later Portuguese literary masterpieces, including Camões's epic "The Lusiads." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Lisa Walker
7 months ago

Great read!

Amanda Lewis
8 months ago

Helped me clear up some confusion on the topic.

Charles Walker
1 year ago

After finishing this book, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Thanks for sharing this review.

Lisa Johnson
1 year ago

Surprisingly enough, the character development leaves a lasting impact. I couldn't put it down.

Oliver Torres
1 year ago

After hearing about this author multiple times, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling. Exceeded all my expectations.

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