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Os Lusíadas is an epic poem by the Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões, published in 1572. Considered the pinnacle of Portuguese literature and one of the most important works of Renaissance literature, it tells the story of Portugal, from its origins to the era of maritime discoveries, with special attention to Vasco da Gama's expedition to India. The poem exalts the heroism, courage, and adventurous spirit of Portuguese navigators, as well as the greatness and destiny of Portugal as a maritime empire.
Luís Vaz de Camões, sometimes rendered in English as Camoens or Camoëns, is considered Portugal's and the Portuguese language's greatest poet. His mastery of verse has been compared to that of Shakespeare, Milton, Vondel, Homer, Virgil and Dante. He wrote a considerable amount of lyrical poetry and drama but is best remembered for his epic work Os Lusíadas. His collection of poetry The Parnasum of Luís de Camões was lost during his life. The influence of his masterpiece Os Lusíadas is so profound that Portuguese is sometimes called the "language of Camões".
