This collection of sonnets, odes, and elegies is a masterpiece of Portuguese literature. Written in the 16th century by Diogo Bernardes, a renowned poet of the Renaissance period, it celebrates the beauty of nature, the joys of love, and the transience of life. The title, which means 'Various Rhymes, Flowers of the Lima River', refers to the author's native region in northern Portugal. The poems are written in a simple and elegant style that has enchanted readers for centuries.

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