Poems from Cape Verde

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  1. Emigrant

    Emigrante

    by Corsino Fortes

    video audio

  2. Letter from Bia d'Ideal

    Carta de bia d’ideal

    by Corsino Fortes

    audio

  3. Postcards from the High Seas

    Postais do Mar Alto

    by Corsino Fortes

    video

  4. NEW!

    The Caesarean of Three Continents

    A cesariana dos três continentes

    by Corsino Fortes

    video audio

  5. When Morning Breaks

    Konde Palmanhã Manchê

    by Corsino Fortes

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You can read three versions of each poem: the original, a literal translation and a final translation. We hope the latter works as an effective new poem in English, while staying close to the original poet’s intention.

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