Lira, vassouras e cavalinhos: um estudo sobre a imagem verbal e a expressão poética

Abstract

To recognize the poetic dimension, this study offers a close reading of verses 464 to 466 in Virgil's Georgics IV, focusing on the myth of Orpheus. Our interest lies in exploring the poetry's verbal expressiveness and craftsmanship, particularly in understanding the relationship between sound and meaning. Through a meticulous examination of these three verses, including their prosody and contextualization of mythological references, we uncover potential effects, emphasizing the sensory aspects of the text. We choose this passage for its feasibility in conducting a detailed reading, forming the basis for an essay on poetic expressiveness and imagery. We also compare the metrical and prosodic features of Latin poetry with Portuguese poetry, which is more accessible to native speakers. This exploration extends to include Stanza 19 from Canto I of Camões' Lusíadas and Manuel Bandeira's poem "Rondó dos cavalinhos," bridging the ancient and modern poetic traditions.