Quote of the day
Bring me men to match my mountains,
Bring me men to match my plains,
Men with empires in their purpose,
And new eras in their brains.
Almeida Garrett
Born: February 4, 1799
Died: December 9, 1854 (aged 55)
Bio: João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, Viscount of Almeida Garrett was a Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist and politician. He is considered to be the introducer of the Romantic movement in Portugal.
Known for:
- Viagens na Minha Terra (1846)
- Frei Luis De Sousa (1844)
- FOLHAS CAIDAS
- Um Auto de Gil Vicente (1838)
- Travels in My Homeland