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I Have More Souls Than One

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In I Have More Souls Than One, Fernando Pessoa provides a unique exploration of identity and consciousness through his poetic works. This collection delves into the complexity of the human psyche, reflecting Pessoa's ability to embody multiple distinct voices. It offers a captivating insight into his rich inner world, merging themes of art, culture, and introspection.
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I Have More Souls Than One showcases the poignant poetry of Fernando Pessoa. In these verses:

'But no, she's abstract, is a bird
Of sound in the air of air soaring,
And her soul sings unencumbered
Because the song's what makes her sing.'

Dramatic, lyrical and ranging over four distinct personae, these poems by one of Portugal's greatest poets trace a mind shaken by intense suffering and a tireless search for meaning.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241339602

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 159.0mm

Weight: 46g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) was born in Lisbon and brought up in Durban, South Africa. He returned to Lisbon in 1905. A prolific writer, ascribing his work to a variety of personas or heteronyms, Pessoa published little in his lifetime and supported himself by working as a commercial translator. Although acknowledged as an intellectual and a poet, his literary genius went largely unrecognised until after his death.

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