A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe: Selected Poems by Fernando Pessoa

A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe: Selected Poems

Fernando Pessoa with Richard Zenith (Translator), Richard Zenith (Translator)

436 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction poetry reflective slow-paced
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This is the largest and richest volume of poetry by Pessoa available in English. It includes generous selections from the three poetic alter egos that the Portuguese writer dubbed heteronyms - Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis and Alvaro de Campos - an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 64%
dark 42%
challenging 35%
sad 28%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
lighthearted 14%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 85% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

N/A: 85% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 85% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

4.2

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