António Vicente Campinas Explained

António Vicente Campinas (1910–1998) was a Portuguese poet from Algarve.^[1] His works include the book Raiz da Serenidade. He is especially famous for his poem "Cantar Alentejano", in honor of Catarina Eufémia. The poem, with music by José Afonso, is on the album "Cantigas de Maio", released on Christmas Day, 1971. (Hear part of the song here.)

Works

He began publishing poetry in 1938, with the book Aguarelas. Among his poetic works is the book Raiz da Serenidade. In 1952 he published his first novel "Fronteiriços", dedicated to smugglers. He also published books of short stories, with a poem in memory of Catarina Eufémia ^{[2] [3]}

External links

(In Portuguese)

• Poemas em memória de Catarina Eufémia
• Poema "Manhã de Paz"
• Poemas

Notes and References

1. Web site: VRSA celebra centenário do nascimento de Vicente Campinas . 8 January 2011 . Jornal do Algarve . pt.
2. Web site: 2021-12-07. Catarina Eufémia - 50 anos depois da morte. www.pcp.pt.
3. Web site: 2021-12-07. 2020-05-26. pt-PT. Catarina Eufémia. Jornal Tornado.